Misinformation in TV Drama Can Gain Credibility
New research finds we're more likely to believe a piece of false information conveyed in a television drama after two weeks have passed.
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Conversion Therapy Fails to ‘Pray Away the Gay’
Reparative or conversion therapy's efforts to "pray away the gay" come a cropper when examined with a skeptical eye.
A Tradition of Choking Under Pressure in Sports
Data from major soccer tournaments suggest a sports team’s history of failure can impact the performance of players — even those who didn’t participate in the futile earlier effort.
‘Do Not Litter’ Signs Can Be Counterproductive
When signs prohibiting certain behaviors are blatantly ignored, it inspires others to act in antisocial ways.
Cultural Divide Persists as Musical Tastes Shift
New research from Britain finds music lovers are increasingly crossing genres, but they remain divided in their tastes.
DADT: Researchers Have Been There All Along
As the U.S. military today begins allowing gay service members to no longer hide their sexuality, we look at the various academic and empirical studies that surround the issue.
Men in Black Spend More Time in Hockey’s Penalty Box
A look at 25 NHL seasons finds players wearing black jerseys receive more penalty minutes than those wearing white.
Musicians Hear Better Into Old Age
Canadian researchers find playing a musical instrument delays the onset of age-related hearing decline.
Negativity and the Niqab
New research finds we tend to perceive negative emotions in the partially covered face of a veiled woman.
Myth of the Modern Religious War
While religion is a popular motif for describing national or international strife, a closer look suggests that's really just a veneer for less spiritual issues.