Credit, the Recession’s Culprit
The more leveraged they come, the harder they fall. A new analysis from the Federal Reserve of San Francisco…
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Meat: Bad for You, Good for Your Species
Seems like barely a week goes by without some new study telling us yet again that eating lots…
Tattooed, Pierced, and Plastered
French researchers find young people with both a tattoo and a piercing drink more during a night out at the local bar.
Why Jews Make Good Therapy Patients
A study of elderly New Yorkers found Jews are more open to sharing their feelings and concerns, and more confident in a therapist’s ability to help.
Scarcity of Men Impacts Women’s Career Choices
New research finds a lack of potential mates drives women to enter more lucrative professions.
Hit By a Pitch: Vicarious Punishment in the Batter’s Box
New research finds a substantial minority of baseball fans disregard their own moral views and support the idea of “beaning” a player in retaliation for an earlier incident.
Arts Involvement Narrows Student Achievement Gap
A new NEA study finds disadvantaged students do better academically if they are intensely involved in the arts.
MLB Prediction: Cardinals to Lead NL in Wins
Despite losing manager Tony La Russa and all-star Albert Pujols, mathematician Bruce Bukiet predicts that the St. Louis Cardinals will lead the National League in victories.
Can Chocolate Make You Thin?
New research suggests that frequent consumption of chocolate may be related to lower body-mass index.
Lactation Breeds Lack: The High Cost of Breastfeeding
New research finds mothers who breastfeed for six months or longer are more likely to suffer a severe and prolonged loss of earnings.