For Some, Sad Music Can Bring Happiness
New research suggests that music can lift you out of a funk—if you can truly immerse yourself in its beauty.
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Intuitions of Our Immortality: Visions of Life Before Conception
New research suggests children have a strong sense they existed before they were conceived.
Your Racist Relatives May Just Be Feeling Left Out
German researchers find feelings of social exclusion breed intolerance of minorities.
Hatred of Outsiders Kicks in Between Ages 6 and 8
New research from Germany suggests love for people we think of as members of our group precedes hatred for those we perceive as outsiders. This may present a teaching opportunity.
Obesity Is a Disease? Then I Give Up. Pass the Pie
New research suggests declaring obesity a disease seems to discourage healthy eating.
Eccentricity of Artists Boosts Appreciation of Their Art
From Vincent Van Gogh to Lady Gaga, we tend to like artists’ work more if we perceive them as idiosyncratic.
Workplace Attitudes Surprisingly Similar for Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials
New research suggests generational stereotypes regarding how workers view their jobs are overstated.
For Kids With Low Self-Esteem, Excessive Praise Has Unintended Consequences
New research from the Netherlands finds inflated acclaim for kids’ accomplishments can backfire as a motivational tool.
Poor People Judge Harm-Doers More Harshly
New research suggests this reflects their greater vulnerability to people who commit injurious actions.
Mapping the Brain’s Response to Art
New research finds a brain network linked to solitary introspection gets switched on when we encounter particularly moving artworks.