Study Links Facebook Use with Narcissism
New research from Australia suggests Facebook users are more extroverted and narcissistic than Internet users not plugged into the social network.
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Researchers Say Guinness Beer More Enjoyable in Ireland
In a tongue-in-cheek analysis appropriate for St. Patrick's Day, four intrepid researchers conclude that Guinness beer is more enjoyable when surrounded by Ireland.
Dip in Arts Attendance Tied to Decline of the Omnivore
A new NEA study finds the group of people who regularly attend arts events is both shrinking and getting less active.
A Chimp Couldn’t Have Created That Painting
New research finds even nonexperts can differentiate between masterful abstract art and similar works painted by a child or an animal. See for yourself with our enclosed art quiz.
Collective Bargaining and the Student Achievement Gap
A new analysis finds the best students are better off, while disadvantaged students are worse off, when teachers collectively bargain for a contract.
Staunching Aggression From the Womb
Government investment in prenatal and postnatal health care could help prevent violent behavior later in life, researcher says.
Misinformation is as Close as Your Inbox
New research suggests e-mail is an all-too-effective way of spreading false political rumors.
Wording Change Softens Global Warming Skeptics
New research finds Republicans scoff at "global warming," but are much more receptive to the notion of "climate change."
Benefits of Religion Limited to Fervent Believers
New research finds the well-documented link between religiosity and happiness applies only to those whose faith is robust.
Gratuity Examples on Receipts Net Bigger Tips
Dining customers tended to leave bigger tips when their bills spell out what 15 or 20 percent of their total amounts to.