Economics The Physical Cost of Earning Less than Your Wife New research from Denmark finds men who fall behind their wives in earning power are far more likely to use erectile dysfunction drugs. Tom Jacobs
Economics Positive Intentions, Joyful Music Key to Happiness New research finds trying to become happy can work, if it's paired with listening to uplifting music. Tom Jacobs
Economics Dirty Tricks Can subliminal bathroom messaging convince guys to actually wash their hands? Kevin Charles Fleming
Economics Beer: The Best Medicine A new study that unlocks the secrets of beer's taste also tells us something about its health benefits. Joel Smith
Economics Need Help? Ask a Virtual Superman New research finds people who flew in virtual reality were more eager to help later. Tom Jacobs
Education The Practical Effect of Making Arts Education a National Priority New research finds 1994 legislation that included the arts as a core subject in American schools made a difference in many places. Tom Jacobs
Economics Your Preteen Hip-Hop Fan May Be Headed for Trouble New research from the Netherlands suggests a youngster's music preference can predict whether he or she will be a shoplifter or vandal four years later. Tom Jacobs
Economics Playing Music May Lower Blood Pressure New research from the Netherlands finds neurocardial differences between young musicians and their non-musical peers. Tom Jacobs
Economics Chick Lit May Be Hazardous to Your Self-Esteem New research suggests novels in which characters agonize about their bodies lead female readers to worry about their own weight. Tom Jacobs
Economics Anger is a Valuable Negotiation Tool—If It’s Real New research suggests fake displays of pique are a very bad negotiating strategy. Tom Jacobs