Squat to Own
Two social ills come together in Miami for a positive outcome, at least on a small scale.
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Stereotypes Loom Larger As Our Brains Age
Two new studies suggest older people have difficulty suppressing stereotypes, which means many may become prejudiced against their will.
Hungry Men Love Larger Ladies
What's your idea of an ideal mate? The answer may depend upon whether your stomach is rumbling.
Leaving No Leaf Untracked for Food Safety
Industry responds to produce safety scares with a tracking system from farm to fork.
Scientists Say They Can’t Replicate Pioneering Epigenetic Results
The murky waters of the debate over chemical exposures and health just got murkier. And a bit nastier.
How to Turn Your Kid Into a Bully
A new study links bullying behavior by adolescents to the perception they are not treated fairly by their parents.
Teen Driving Fatalities Linked to Alcohol Ads
New research suggests a ban on alcohol ads aimed at minors reduces drunken driving among teens.
The Public Will Walk With Nanotech — For Now
A generally risk-averse population in the Western world has so far been surprisingly welcoming of nanotechnology, a new meta-study finds.
Tax Code Mocks Federal Energy Intent
Arcane bits of the tax code provide a huge tacit subsidy for the producers of fossil fuels, according to a recently released study.
Emotional Vérité: If You Can See It You Can Feel It
In a sequel to an experiment from the days of silent film, a multinational team of psychology researchers has shown that we perceive emotions based on what we bring to the table.