Liberals Love to Laugh—Conservatives, Not So Much
New research helps explain why the right has yet to produce a Jon Stewart or John Oliver.
Findings
Facts? We Don’t Need No Stinking Facts!
When faced with facts that contradict our beliefs, we shift to relying on untestable assertions.
Mindfulness Short-Circuits Reflexive Racial Bias
New research finds implicit bias can be tamed through the use of time-honored meditation techniques.
Music Ensembles Help Immigrant Kids Integrate Into Society
German researchers report immigrant children who spent a year in student music ensembles fit in better with the mainstream culture.
Cultural Activities Help Seniors Retain Health Literacy
New research finds a link between the ability to process health-related information and regular attendance at movies, plays, and concerts.
Are Women More Open to Sex Than They Admit?
New research questions the conventional wisdom that men overestimate women’s level of sexual interest in them.
Nudging Drivers, and Pedestrians, Into Better Behavior
Daniel Pink's new series, Crowd Control, premieres tonight on the National Geographic Channel.
In 2001 Study, Black Celebrities Judged Harshly in Rape Cases
When accused of rape, black celebrities were viewed more negatively than non-celebrities. The opposite was true of whites.
Gays Rights Are Great, but Ixnay on the PDAs
New research suggests both heterosexuals and gay men are uncomfortable with public same-sex kissing.
High School Music Groups Grapple With Gender Gap
New research finds consistently higher numbers of girls compared to boys in high school bands, orchestras, and choirs.
For Many, Behavior Changes as a 'Big' Birthday Approaches
New research finds a lot of people who are approaching a new decade in life ponder the meaning of existence, and go looking for answers.
12 Minutes to Avoiding Temptation
New research finds brief mindfulness training can make that slice of pie, or inappropriate partner, less appealing.
Drawing Distinctions Between African-Americans and Blacks
New research suggests the racial labels conjure up very different images.
Viewing God as Masculine Impacts One's View of Gay Marriage
A new study finds thinking of God as a "he" has wide implications.
Assertions of Scientific Certainty Are Greeted With Skepticism
New German research suggests the public is wary of statements suggesting a scientific debate has been closed.
Say It Loud: I’m an Atheist, and I’m Proud
New research finds perceived discrimination may lead people to intensify their identity as atheists.
Dislike Abstract Art? Try It Again With a Less-Cluttered Mind
Italian researchers pinpoint a psychological factor that helps determine our reaction to non-representational artworks.
Feelings of Entitlement Boost Creativity
New research finds a link between feeling entitled, valuing innovation, and thinking creatively.
Relax, Your Sexual Fantasies Aren't All That Strange
New research finds we indulge in a wide variety of erotic fantasies.
The Positive Emotional Impact of Sad Music
A new multinational survey suggests listening to melancholy music has multiple rewards.
The Power of Third Person on Support for Public Policies
Researchers find citizens react differently to policy proposals when they’re framed as impacting “people,” as opposed to “you.”
He’s Definitely a Liberal—Just Check Out His Brain Scan
New research finds political ideology can be easily determined by examining how one’s brain reacts to disgusting images.
Racial Resentment Drives Tea Party Membership
New research finds a strong link between tea party membership and anti-black feelings.
The Study of Science Leads to Leftward Leanings
Researchers report the scientific ethos tends to produce a mindset that favors liberal political positions.