Social Justice Oxytocin Increases Trust — Under Certain Conditions Researchers report effects of the “trust hormone” get negated when a partner is perceived as dishonest. Tom Jacobs
Economics Billion-Dollar Underdogs New research shows that consumers identify with and choose brands they see as the underdog. Brad Wittwer
Economics For the Love of Money University of Cincinnati researchers find common cause for bankruptcy in world's leading economies. Jessica Hilo
Social Justice Bedroom Layouts Reflect Ancestors’ Preferences German researchers find evolutionary logic behind the way we lay out our bedrooms. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Coverage of Gay Marriage Far From Monolithic A newly published study finds the issue of gay marriage has been framed quite differently in The New York Times compared to the Chicago Tribune. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Red Effect Works for Men, Too A new study reveals that the color red makes men more alluring to women. Jessica Hilo
Social Justice Classical Music an Effective Antidepressant New research from Mexico finds music of Bach and Mozart helps ease the pain of people suffering from depression. Tom Jacobs
Education No More Dozing Off in First Period An 8:30 a.m. high school start time helps students get more sleep, stay alert in class, a pilot study finds. Melinda Burns
Economics In Crimes of Passion, Women Get Benefit of the Doubt New research finds women who kill their cheating lovers receive shorter sentences than men in the same situation. Tom Jacobs
Economics How Not to Stop Smoking New research finds suppressing thoughts of smoking just increases the likelihood you’ll light up later on. Tom Jacobs