Polynesian Corals Say No to Diversity
When it comes to the symbiotic relationship between reef-building corals and energy-producing algae, “the more the merrier” has…
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Red ‘Facts,’ Blue ‘Facts’: The Psychology of Truthiness
New research finds our moral convictions strongly influence what facts we choose to believe regarding a given issue.
Paint By Numbers
Artists and collectors looking to cash in on the reported one percent’s run on the international art market…
The Gibbon of the Opera
An ability long considered uniquely human—manipulating our vocal mechanism to make loud, beautiful sounds—turns out to have been mastered long ago by apes.
The Benefits of Bonding with Batman
Men who develop an emotional connection with a superhero apparently assume the character’s self-confident body image.
A Woman’s Place is On the Page
New research traces the dramatic rise in feminine pronouns in books over the past century.
The Therapeutic Value of Watching Reruns
New research finds settling back and watching a favorite television program can help us replenish our depleted self-control.
Large Looks Lovely to the Stressed-Out Male
A new study from England finds men who have just sweated through a tough assignment are more likely to find overweight women attractive.
Sex Stereotypes and the Single Robot
German researchers report putting long hair on a robot is sufficient to get people to assign it “feminine” tasks.
To Boost Creativity, Study Abroad
New research confirms that spending a semester studying overseas enhances one’s ability to find innovative solutions.