Love Songs Linked to Receptiveness to Romance
A new study from — where else? — France suggests listening to love songs may increase women’s receptivity to amorous advances.
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Middle School Music Lessons Enhance Algebra Skills
A look at Maryland students’ achievement levels finds a correlation between music instruction in grades six to eight and success at algebra.
Are Men More Dangerous After A Home Team Upset?
Domestic violence and sports have been uneasy partners in the public eye, and new research finds some credence.
Emptying a Packed Stadium Quickly … and Safely
Athletes have long known that the ticket to getting into stadiums is practice. Thanks to a computer simulation and 70,000 avatars, that's also the key to getting out of stadiums.
World Cup Soccer Hooligans Analyzed
After monitoring the behavior of soccer hooligans at the 1998 World Cup, researchers determined that violent behavior was more accepted among the English.
World Cup Rarely Meets Lofty Economic Goals
Don't spend that World Cup money just yet, South Africa. Statistics show that the World Cup isn't always an economic boon for host countries.
Is the World Cup Bad for Your Health?
Researchers find a spike in heart problems among European soccer fans during World Cup matches, while other studies show the players on the pitch are suffering fewer injuries.
Corruption Leads to More Corruption
A legacy of corruption leads the citizenry more toward resignation and connivance than to activism, a new study looking at Mexico reports.
Chinese Audiences Give Two Thumbs Up
Looking for lesson in cross-cultural psychology? Look no further than the different ways Americans and Chinese react to good, bad movies.