Every Baby’s a Critic: Tots Drawn to Complex Art
New research suggests some of our aesthetic preferences emerge by the time we're eight months old.
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How Speed Bumps Help Predict Appendicitis
British physicians discover a slow-speed approach to diagnosing a life-threatening condition.
In a Violent Media World, YouTube is an Oasis
New research finds far less violence on YouTube than on prime-time television.
Gay Men, Straight Women: What’s the Attraction?
New research suggests at least part of the answer lies in their ability to give one another trustworthy mating advice.
Who’s Happier on Valentine’s Day? The Single or the Hitched?
How we feel about romance has everything to do with the relationship we’re currently in (or not in).
The Government Can Be a Strict, and Expensive, Bartender
Government policy plays a considerable role in limiting our potential raucous, drunken behavior. The tendency to hit the…
Marry You? Let Me Consult My Brain Scan
Just in time for Valentine's Day, new research from China suggests information taken from fMRI scans may predict whether a new romantic relationship will last.
Why You Can’t Stop Perusing Your Facebook Profile
New research suggests regularly checking your Facebook profile doesn’t make you narcissistic—just human.
Why Conservatives Prefer Walmart to Trader Joe’s
New research finds conservatives tend to prefer name-brand products, and are less willing to purchase new or generic brands.
Marijuana: the Gateway Drug (to Nicotine)
New research suggests that smoking pot promotes an even more dangerous addiction.