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Gay Marriage: A Country Is Moving, Its People Not So Much
Comparing a multi-year study of attitudes with other surveys suggests that America's growing acceptance of gay marriage does not necessarily mean that individual feelings have shifted.
What Feeds Racism: The Problem With Paula Deen and Good Southern Ladies
Research clearly shows that even “nice" people can be racist.
The Merry Pranksters Who Hacked the Afghan War
It was a dark time in a long, drawn-out war. Afghanistan was festering with resentment. The Pentagon brass were desperate. It was the kind of last-ditch moment when authorities start throwing an era's weirdest ideas at its most hopeless bureaucratic mistakes.
‘Halo 3’ Gamers Are Sexist, Too
While video games are frequently sexist, new research says that the same applies to the people playing them.
How Amanda Bynes Became Her On-Screen Enemies
Amanda Bynes was once a young and promising comedic actress. Now she looks and talks like the characters she was always cast against.
Our Supermen
Superman's story is one of America's most retold because, as this country's most famous and beloved character, he's a mirror through which we see ourselves.
Risk-Glorifying Video Games Impact Real-World Behavior
German researchers find students who play video games that encourage risk-taking are less likely to take a free health screening.
Once and for All: Gay Marriage Is Not Bad for Kids
This morning's landmark Supreme Court decisions put an end to a flawed argument DOMA supporters have been making for 16 years.
Hunting for Cougars? Try Downmarket
There are cougars—older women seeking younger swains—out there, research confirms, but don't expect them to start paying your bills once landed.