Overwritten, Maybe, But Less Overwrought
Researchers mining a Google books database report a decline in mood-related words in English-language books over the past 100 years.
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Snack Food, Star Appeal
When it comes to advertising, celebrity endorsements mean more than you think.
Thinking of Science Strengthens Moral Fiber
First-of-its-kind research finds a surprising relationship between science and morality.
Music of Vivaldi Boosts Mental Vitality
Have a challenging mental task ahead of you? Try using Spring from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons as background music.
Big Data, Big Brother and the ‘Like’ Button
When you add them all up, what do your Facebook Likes reveal about you? More than you might think
Liberal Homeowners Use Less Electricity
New research finds households headed by Democrats use less electricity than those headed by Republicans, apparently due to lower use of air conditioning.
A Simple Way to Ace That Job Interview
In two experiments, applicants who had thought about a time they felt powerful came across as more impressive.
Why Did Bach Go Blind?
An ophthalmologist concludes the great composer suffered from secondary glaucoma following a botched eye operation.
