For Americans, Mobility Breeds Uniformity
Researchers argue the much-decried homogenization of America is, in part, a product of our residential mobility.
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‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Hurts Workplace Performance
Is your co-worker gay — or are you unsure? The answer could impact your job performance.
Rescuing Endangered Languages Means Saving Ideas
While saving the world’s threatened languages may seem informed more by nostalgia than need, federally funded researchers say each tongue may include unique concepts with practical value.
Crowdfunding Puts Money with Public Interest
Tired of the old system of state and institutional funding, many wanting to push a creative project or a pet cause are turning to crowdfunding.
New Studies Help Boy Scouts ‘Be Prepared’
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful — and the subject of much research after a hundred years in existence.
Boredom Can Fuel Hostility Toward Outsiders
New research explains how feelings of boredom can both strengthen solidarity within your in-group and heighten hostility toward outsiders.
Text Messages No Substitute for Mother’s Voice
A study finds girls' stress levels decrease after speaking with mom, but not after text messaging.
Film Recalls U.S.’s First Overseas Guerilla War
The latest headlines from Afghanistan repeat the old stories Americans first heard from the Philippines, suggests the newest movie by independent filmmaker John Sayles.
Study: Buddhist Meditation Promotes Rational Thinking
Studies looking at the brains of people playing a fairness game found very different responses between Buddhist meditators and other participants.