Social Justice Americans Intuitively Judge Atheists as Immoral New research finds a link between disbelief and unethical behavior is strongly lodged in Americans’ minds. Tom Jacobs
Economics The Value of a Lucky Home Address In greater Vancouver, how much you can get for a house depends in part on whether the street address ends with a "4" or an "8." Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Be Suspicious of Sexy Text Messages New research suggests they often contain lies. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Not So Horrible Consequences of Reading Banned Books A new study of Texas teens found no connection between reading edgy books and mental health issues or delinquent behavior. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Half of Americans Believe at Least 1 Conspiracy Theory New research suggests the belief in unseen plots is surprisingly widespread. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Enjoy Life More: Use Facebook Less Contrary to our expectations, using Facebook dampens our spirits, leaving us feeling like we've wasted time, according to new research. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Study Casts Doubt on Superiority of Stradivarius Violins Researchers find top-ranked musicians can’t distinguish the sound of a Strad—and often prefer newer instruments. Tom Jacobs
Economics Does That Restaurant Rate 4 Stars? Sure—on a Sunny Day New research finds online restaurant reviews are influenced by the weather. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Meaningful Work Boosts Happiness, Even for Lawyers New research finds the lawyers who are most satisfied with their lives are those in public-service jobs. Tom Jacobs
Economics The Downside of Bargain Hunting New research suggests people spend their money on material goods out of the belief that, compared to experiential purchases such as vacations, they provide better value for their money. Tom Jacobs