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More Evidence Music Training Boosts Brainpower
A German study finds young children who took instrumental music lessons did better than their peers on verbal memory tests.
I Now Pronounce You FBO: Facebook Official
New research reveals how Facebook has altered the dating trajectory, at least for college students.
Key to Happiness: Keeping Busy Without Feeling Rushed
New research finds that, compared to past decades, fewer Americans call themselves very happy. But one subgroup is an exception.
How Evolution Explains High-Heeled Shoes
New research suggests wearing heels forces women to walk in a way that exaggerates their femininity.
The 12 Most Interesting Things We Learned in 2012
The healing power of Batman, and other great tales from academia this year.
Solo Rock Stars Die Young
New research links premature deaths of pop stars with childhood traumas, and suggests being part of a band may help protect them against self-destructive behavior.
Black-and-White Pattern Inspires Black-and-White Thinking
Researchers report people asked to judge moral issues offer more extreme opinions if the questions are presented using a black-and-white checkered frame.
On Moral Values, Liberals More Prone to Stereotype Than Conservatives
New research finds people on both sides of the ideological divide caricature the other, but those on the far left are the most guilty.
The Benefits of Bonding with a Musical Instrument
Scandinavian researchers report musicians who feel united with their instrument feel less performance anxiety.