Negativity and the Niqab
New research finds we tend to perceive negative emotions in the partially covered face of a veiled woman.
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A Legacy of 9/11: Years of Increased Illness
A large-scale study suggests 9/11-related stress led to a major increase in health problems across the U.S.
Reading Fiction Impacts Aggressive Behavior
Researchers report that reading literature depicting aggression can impact how those readers respond to provocation.
Pass Complete: Tailgating Can Spawn Drinking Habits
New research links parental drunkenness at college football tailgating parties with alcohol abuse by their kids.
Don’t Mess With Breastfeeding Women
Newly published research suggests lactation increases aggression.
Visual Cues Impact Judgment of Piano Performances
When it comes to classical pianists like Yuja Wang, what you see influences what you hear.
For Americans, Mobility Breeds Uniformity
Researchers argue the much-decried homogenization of America is, in part, a product of our residential mobility.
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Hurts Workplace Performance
Is your co-worker gay — or are you unsure? The answer could impact your job performance.
Boredom Can Fuel Hostility Toward Outsiders
New research explains how feelings of boredom can both strengthen solidarity within your in-group and heighten hostility toward outsiders.
Text Messages No Substitute for Mother’s Voice
A study finds girls' stress levels decrease after speaking with mom, but not after text messaging.