Young Artists, Scientists Think Logically, Creatively
The "two cultures" are one: New research finds no significant differences in the problem-solving patterns of arts and science students at one British university.
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Moral Panics and Rumors
When the world turns its mean side to the public, rumors amplified in the Internet/cable news age often slip past our critical thinking skills.
Is Hosting a World Cup Like Sporting a Chanel Bag?
Destitute spots hosting high-profile sporting events can at least burnish their international reputations even if they are hemorrhaging money, right? Well, probably not.
An Emotional Timeline of Sept. 11, 2001
German researchers, analyzing the content of text messages sent on 9/11/01, report that while sadness and anxiety levels remained stable through the day, anger steadily increased.
What I Could Tell Tiger About Divorce
The changing complexity of American family life keeps researchers busy and a father finds it hard to share the daddy space with his kids' new stepfather.
Use the Phone While Driving, Get Dumped
Study says using a cell phone while driving causes communication breakdowns that could cause misunderstandings and hurt relationships.
The Magnetic Appeal of a Meaningful Life
A sense one’s life has meaning increases one’s allure in social situations, according to new research.
For Some, Anger Inspires Creativity
Want to get those creative juices flowing? Try having someone scowl at you.
The Picture for Men: Superhero or Slacker
Recent scholarship and popular journalism both suggest an unappealing future for American boys: You're screwed.
Flying Past the Stepford Stewardess
Flight attendants benefited emotionally when their primary focus shifted from courtesy to safety, a new paper suggests. Steven Slater may be an extreme example of that ability to unwind.