#OWS: What Took So Long?
Psychologists tie the reluctance to protest Wall Street bailouts to a deep-seated need to justify the status quo.
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Facebook Profile Pics Predict Future Happiness
College freshmen whose Facebook profile pictures featured intense smiles were more likely to feel satisfied with their lives 3½ years later.
An Unforgettable World Series? Only If Your Team Wins
New research suggests details of decisive games fade more quickly from the memories of the losing team’s fans.
Misinformation in TV Drama Can Gain Credibility
New research finds we're more likely to believe a piece of false information conveyed in a television drama after two weeks have passed.
Music Training Enhances Children’s Verbal Intelligence
Canadian researchers report the verbal intelligence of 4- to 6-year-olds rises after only one month of musical training.
A Tradition of Choking Under Pressure in Sports
Data from major soccer tournaments suggest a sports team’s history of failure can impact the performance of players — even those who didn’t participate in the futile earlier effort.
‘Do Not Litter’ Signs Can Be Counterproductive
When signs prohibiting certain behaviors are blatantly ignored, it inspires others to act in antisocial ways.
Cultural Divide Persists as Musical Tastes Shift
New research from Britain finds music lovers are increasingly crossing genres, but they remain divided in their tastes.
Men in Black Spend More Time in Hockey’s Penalty Box
A look at 25 NHL seasons finds players wearing black jerseys receive more penalty minutes than those wearing white.
Musicians Hear Better Into Old Age
Canadian researchers find playing a musical instrument delays the onset of age-related hearing decline.