Social Justice Fraternity, Sorority Members More Likely to Graduate on Time New research finds belonging to a Greek organization can lead to a number of positive outcomes, especially for women. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Positive Self-Image Can Inspire, or Inhibit, Overeating Thinking ahead to an altruistic deed we plan to do may dampen our desire for fattening foods. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Atheism Linked to Economic Innovation, Productivity Two economists find an association between the percentage of non-believers in a state and the most productive sort of entrepreneurial activity. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Hormones and How Women Vote: New Evidence, but No Consensus New research partially rebuts a controversial 2012 paper that linked fertility with the way women vote, but fails to refute the basic premise. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice What, Me Biased? New research finds we retain our unwarranted faith in our capacity to be objective, even in the face of obvious evidence to the contrary. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice When It Comes to Eating Right, Laziness Can Be Your Friend New research finds one bad habit we’re often tagged with (sloth) can help us overcome another (overeating). Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Courtesy Can Be Counterproductive A new study finds holding the door open for a man may dampen his self-esteem. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Biological Roots of Domestic Violence Ironically, researchers find the “cuddle hormone” apparently plays a role in sparking violent behavior toward one’s romantic partner. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Dishonesty Can Foster Creativity New research finds people who cheat subsequently perform better on tests measuring creative thinking. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Homophobia Takes Years Off of Your Life That’s the conclusion of a new study that compares death rates with Americans’ attitudes toward gay rights. Tom Jacobs