Education When Grading Papers, Red Ink May Mean Lower Scores New research suggests the use of red ink by teachers to correct students’ work may result in harsher evaluations. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Unconscious Bias Amplifies Anti-Obama Rhetoric New research finds unconscious racial bias makes anti-Obama rhetoric seem more persuasive. Tom Jacobs
Environment Bald Eagles Will Eat Almost Anything The top predator on California's northern Channel Islands might start dining on recovering foxes and seabirds, scientists warn. Melinda Burns
Social Justice Cleanliness is Next to Self-Righteousness Hand washing may help us emotionally disconnect from past decisions. But it may also increase feelings of moral superiority. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice In Baseball, Younger Siblings Steal More Bases Evolutionary theory suggests younger siblings take more risks. New research finds that is true — at least on the baseball diamond. Tom Jacobs
Books & Culture News in Brief Previous Site Sections Kids and TV: Maybe It’s Not an Idiot Box It may seem unlikely, but new research says that increased TV watching alone isn't likely to harm children's thinking or schooling. Erik Hayden
Social Justice Compassion: The New Wonder Drug New research suggests compassion helps buffer women against the physical consequences of emotional stress. Tom Jacobs
Economics The Benefits of Broadband on Internet Use Universal broadband Internet probably won’t help people find jobs, but it may improve their health outcomes (and music libraries). Elisabeth Best
Social Justice Racists Believe They Are Well Within the Norm New research from Australia finds racists mistakenly tend to believe they’re less prejudiced than their neighbors. Tom Jacobs
Education Motivating Students Via Mental Time Travel How do you get kids to do their homework? Help them shape a positive but realistic image of themselves as successful adults. Tom Jacobs