Go East, Young Man (Oh, You Already Are)
Fleeing congestion and high taxes, America's internal migrants must have Horace Greeley spinning in his grave.
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Emotional Vérité: If You Can See It You Can Feel It
In a sequel to an experiment from the days of silent film, a multinational team of psychology researchers has shown that we perceive emotions based on what we bring to the table.
This Is Your Brain on Kafka
Does absurdist literature make you smarter? Giraffe carpet cleaner, it does!
Notion That Violence Is Animalistic Reduces Support for War
Does acting violently make us animals? A study finds that idea reduces right-wingers' support for war.
Modern Art More Likely to Stir the Heart
Why do people visit art museums? The answer depends on the type of art on display.
Love, But Not Lust, Inspires Creativity
New research finds love inspires creativity, but thoughts of sex stimulate analytical thinking.
Aggression Not As Attractive As Men Believe
New research finds males mistakenly believe aggressive behavior is admired.
How Could They Have Stayed Behind?
A group of psychologists argue that during Hurricane Katrina, those who stayed in New Orleans had a very different sense of their options than those who oversaw the evacuations or those watching from afar.
Botox for the Brain
A Harvard psychologist argues that our mindless acceptance of stereotypes leads to premature aging.
The Un-Banging of Middle America
To chase street gangs out of suburbia, adults will have to make a dramatic change: They'll have to start paying attention to the culture their children live in.