Strong Social Bonds Promote Health, Belonging — and Torture
New research finds people who feel a strong connection with their social group are more likely to dehumanize outsiders.
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Long-Term Love Not Just a Fairy Tale
A new study finds nearly three-quarters of Americans remain “very in love” after a decade of marriage.
The Psychology of Political Stubbornness
A framework for what motivates rigidity among politicians helps explain the current debt ceiling debate and suggests how to resolve it.
Portraits Can Get Your Pulse Pounding
New research recording physiological reactions of museum-goers suggests we respond to art with our bodies as well as our brains.
New Research Suggests Everybody’s Less Satisfied
A widely read 2009 study described a decline in self-reported well-being among American women. Newly published research finds this trend also holds true for men.
Making Science Girl-Friendly Pays Gender Dividends
A study in which the benefits of learning science were wrapped in issues traditionally associated with girls indeed generated more interest from the underrepresented sex.
How to Bolster Your Willpower at the Supermarket
New research finds grocery shoppers who carry grocery baskets are more likely to purchase unhealthy food than those pushing a shopping cart.
The Focused Arrogance of the Highly Creative
New research links creativity with lower levels of honesty and humility.
Woman Boss May Lower Men’s Pay, Prestige
New research suggests men lose status if their supervisor holds a position traditionally occupied by a member of the opposite sex.
Fireworks: Beautiful, Thrilling … Toxic?
Several recent studies link fireworks to potential health or environmental problems, particularly when they're used in sports arenas or over bodies of water.