Cleanliness is Next to Self-Righteousness
Hand washing may help us emotionally disconnect from past decisions. But it may also increase feelings of moral superiority.
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In Baseball, Younger Siblings Steal More Bases
Evolutionary theory suggests younger siblings take more risks. New research finds that is true — at least on the baseball diamond.
Banning Burqas on Both Sides of the Atlantic
European officials aren't the only Westerners wrestling with what Islamic women wear — leaders in Quebec have joined the fray.
Love Thy Neighbor? Not If He’s Different
New research reveals that people connected to organized religion are more likely to harbor racial prejudice.
Compassion: The New Wonder Drug
New research suggests compassion helps buffer women against the physical consequences of emotional stress.
Off to the Pay Races
Although it may be hard to discern at the CEO level, higher pay equals higher performance. Two academics went to the track to suss out why.
The Sociology of Avatar, The X Files and The Simpsons
Scouring "Avatar," "The X Files" and, yes, even "The Simpsons" for sociological subtext.
Racists Believe They Are Well Within the Norm
New research from Australia finds racists mistakenly tend to believe they’re less prejudiced than their neighbors.
Banning Burqas in Europe
How did such an un-American-sounding idea as banning someone's religiously inspired clothing choice take root in Western countries?
Motivating Students Via Mental Time Travel
How do you get kids to do their homework? Help them shape a positive but realistic image of themselves as successful adults.