Social Justice Notion of Minority-Majority Nation Exacerbates White Racism In a study, reminders that whites will soon lose their majority status in the U.S. triggers negative feelings toward minority groups. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Sure, I Do Creative Work, but I’m No Artist New research suggests the simple question “Are you a professional artist?” yields confusing, sometimes contradictory answers. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Recipe for a Happy Life: Less Materialism, More Gratitude New research finds materialistic people are less happy in large part because of their lack of gratitude. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Are Great Actors Created in the Womb? New research from Poland finds a connection between acting renown and prenatal exposure to testosterone. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice More Sleep Equals More Voters A new analysis finds voter turnout increases when an election is held two days after the switch back to standard time. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Who Loves His Master? Brain Scans Provide Clues to a Dog’s Inner Life New research suggests a region of a canine brain that is associated with rewards is uniquely activated by the scent of a familiar human. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Reading Literary Fiction Can Make You Less Racist New research finds a compelling narrative can help us sidestep stereotypes. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Simple Touch Can Reduce Racial Prejudice New research points to the power of physical contact to counteract unconscious bias. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Barbie May Be Hazardous to Your Daughter’s Career Aspirations New research suggests playing with the world-famous doll limits a girl’s view of what occupations are open to her. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Relationship Between Man and Cat May Be Older Than We Think Remains suggest cats may have been domesticated in Egypt 5,700 years ago. Tom Jacobs