Feel The Guilt, Save The Planet
Collective guilt regarding climate change can be a catalyst to individual action, but new research suggests eliciting that emotion can be tricky.
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Deflating the Grade Inflation Scare
A sociologist and an economist look at collegiate grade inflation and find a bogeyman that doesn't frighten them at all.
A Tax By Any Other Name Gains Wider Support
Just how toxic is the term "tax?" A newly published study suggests its use decreases support for climate change initiatives.
Common Prayers Catalyst for Uncommon Compassion
When you say a little prayer for someone, new research suggests you may be changing your emotional relationship with that person.
Laugh If You Want World Peace
Framing international conflicts as comedies could help to resolve them.
Benefits of Fatherhood Extend to the Community
New research finds fathering children leads men to behave in more altruistic ways.
The Good, The Bad and … Well, You Decide
In sizing up a possible opponent's intentions, men make snap judgments based on the shape of the guy's head.
Importing Workers, Exporting Democratic Values
New research finds the presence of Mexican immigrants in the United States is good for democracy in Mexico.
Highly Religious Women — Not Men — Live Longer Lives
A new look at the link between religiosity and long-term health finds devoutness does delay death — but only for women.
Who Needs God When We’ve Got Mammon?
The world's most prosperous (and happiest) countries are also its least religious, new research states.