Married Couples Don’t Grow More Alike Over Time
New research finds scant evidence for the notion that, in terms of personality, couples grow more similar to one another over time.
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Forgiveness, Resentment and Blood Sugar?
New research links diabetic symptoms with a reduced likelihood of forgiving others.
Oxytocin Increases Trust — Under Certain Conditions
Researchers report effects of the “trust hormone” get negated when a partner is perceived as dishonest.
Billion-Dollar Underdogs
New research shows that consumers identify with and choose brands they see as the underdog.
Bedroom Layouts Reflect Ancestors’ Preferences
German researchers find evolutionary logic behind the way we lay out our bedrooms.
Coverage of Gay Marriage Far From Monolithic
A newly published study finds the issue of gay marriage has been framed quite differently in The New York Times compared to the Chicago Tribune.
The Red Effect Works for Men, Too
A new study reveals that the color red makes men more alluring to women.
Classical Music an Effective Antidepressant
New research from Mexico finds music of Bach and Mozart helps ease the pain of people suffering from depression.
Music Makes the Tips Grow Larger
New research from France finds restaurant patrons exposed to music with pro-social lyrics are more likely to leave tips.
Sussing Out Patterns in American History
If the past is any guide, argues historian Neil Howe, the institution-building Millennial generation will take America to a new era of good feelings.