Phosphorus and the Oxygen Connection
In deep geologic time, it may have helped turned the sky from orange (!) to blue, a new study shows.
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Larger Schools May Breed Less Parental Involvement
A new analysis finds that parents are less likely to volunteer when their children attend larger schools.
In Class-Action Lawsuits, You’re Only Suing Yourself
Feeling let down by that financial firm you invested in? New research suggests class-action lawsuits should go after the people responsible for your loss, not the company.
Self-Respect Tops List of American Social Values
A survey of American social values over recent decades finds an increasing emphasis on self-respect, while security and a sense of belonging decline in importance.
The Poisonous Proceeds of Penny-Pinching
Researchers report the shame evoked by miserly behavior may have negative long-term health consequences.
Alcohol Makes Bigger Guys More Aggressive
One drink of alcohol may make a smaller guy more drunk, but research suggests it makes a bigger guy more aggressive.
Extending the Sin Tax to the Tanning Bed
Research has shown that "sin taxes" help reduce consumption of addictive substances like cigarettes and alcohol. Could the same be true for tanning?
The Anatomy of a Boycott
A look at who boycotts whom in the United States finds that those on the margins are the most likely to participate.
Blondes Have More Funds
If money equals fun, the adage that blondes have more of it appears to be true. Research suggests that blond women make more and marry richer than women with a different hair color.
Musical Beat Enhances Visual Comprehension
New research finds a link between musical rhythm and visual processing, and offers a tantalizing clue to the art form’s origins.