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Hurricanes With Female Names Are More Deadly
Researchers find giving a storm a feminine name inadvertently conveys the impression that it isn't all that dangerous. The result is inadequate preparation—and a higher death toll.
Narcissists Are Capable of Empathy After All
New research from the U.K. suggests people with narcissistic tendencies can be moved by others’ suffering.
Cynics Are at a Higher Risk of Developing Dementia
New research from Finland finds there’s danger in thinking the worst of your fellow man.
New Insights Into Why Some Men Assault Women
For some, the sense that they are not sufficiently masculine leads to stress, and ultimately to striking out at the women closest to them.
Books in the Home Are Strongly Linked to Academic Achievement
Test scores from 42 nations provide evidence of the benefits of having a home library.
The Design of Gift Cards May Influence Purchasing Behavior
Researchers find a colorfully dotted card puts people in a playful state of mind, which can influence what they buy.
Alcohol Increases Aggression Before You’ve Taken a Sip
New research confirms that exposure to the idea of alcohol heightens aggressive behavior.
Liberal Bloggers Are More Likely to Acknowledge Other Points of View
New scholarship finds major differences in the way liberal and conservative bloggers argue their positions.
First-Born Children Are More Likely to Grow Up Into Conservatives
New research from Italy suggests the effect is independent of the ideology of one’s parents.