The Benefits of Interracial Roommates
In a study, minority college students randomly assigned a white roommate ended their freshman year with higher GPAs than those who shared living spaces with other minorities.
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Why She Cries at Movies, While He Snores
New research finds men and women feel sympathy for fictional characters for different reasons.
Should You or Shouldn’t You? New Evidence in the Great Mammogram Debate
Could the radiation from screening actually increase the odds of developing breast cancer among women with a specific gene?
Typeface Value: Odd Fonts Reduce Bias
Reading about an issue in a difficult-to-decipher font forces us to slow down and actually consider a writer’s arguments, rather than dismissing them instantaneously.
Arts-Heavy Preschool Helps Children Grow Emotionally
New research finds low-income kids in an arts-enhanced preschool program have a more positive attitude than their peers, and are better able to manage negative emotions.
The Ugly Values of Beautiful People
New Israeli research suggests attractive people are more likely to have conformist and self-centered values.
The Creativity of the Wandering Mind
New research suggests engaging in simple tasks that allow the mind to wander facilitates creative thinking.
Evidence Lacking for Health Benefits of Organics
Sifting through hundreds of studies of organic foods, Stanford researchers find scant evidence they are superior to their conventionally grown counterparts.
Tango Your Way to Mental Health
New Australian research suggests people suffering from stress or depression can greatly benefit from tango lessons.