That Falling Tide Does Not Recede Evenly
We predicted that Hispanics would feel more pain jobwise this recession than some other demographic groups. We were right.
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Gentlemen, Start Your Clunkers
A stimulus package launches with low hopes for qualitatively changing the pace of car buying and little real expectation of cleaning up the air.
Want to Lose Friends? Make Tough Choices
A new study finds people forced to decide between two unpalatable choices are judged harshly, no matter which option they pick.
Black Male Faces More Likely to Be Seen As Threatening
Seeing an angry face on a black man makes whites more likely to view other African-American males as threatening, a new study finds.
The Rampant Growth of Life Without Parole
America's crowded prisons are seeing a larger number of lifers cluttering their halls and cafeterias, according to a new report from an organization opposed to life-without-parole sentences.
Sharing Intense Emotions Motivates Maestros
The stereotype of the self-absorbed orchestra conductor appears to be off-key.
Apparently Wallflowers Will Not Pollinate
It takes two to tango, but do it poorly and you end up dancing with yourself.
Post-Op Opera: Music Helps Surgery Patients Recover
Pumping pleasant tunes into patients' headphones hastened the healing process.
‘Magic Mint’ Fails to Double Users’ Pleasure
A hallucinogen derived from the Salvia divinorum plant — Sally D on the streets — is the latest worrisome drug, however research shows that the buzz, no pun intended, isn't quite living up to the hype.
Survey: Science Just One Ingredient of Opinion Cocktail
A new Pew survey finds Americans on the whole like science and even scientists, but aren't willing to give it, or them, the last word on science-related questions.