A New Theory as to Why We Love Sad Music
New research finds it stimulates a pleasant form of mind-wandering.
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Closer Friends, Sharper Memory
New research finds people over 80 with great memories also have stronger personal relationships.
How Fear of a Physical Threat Can Foster Social Conservatism
New research confirms right-wing resistance to change is based largely in fear.
Belief in a Noble ‘True Self’ May Help Heal Our Divisions
New research finds bringing that widely held idea to the surface reduces polarization and prejudice.
Breastfeeding Produces More Sensitive Mothers
A new study finds moms who spent more months breastfeeding are more responsive to their child's needs.
A Hands-on Approach to the Trolley Problem
New research finds our moral impulses may vary considerably depending on whether we're thinking about them, or acting on them.
Musicians Have Superior Memories
A new meta-study finds they out-perform non-musicians on memory tasks, including the critical ability to retain and process information.
Dissecting George H.W. Bush’s Non-Apology
The 41st president attempted to frame a groping allegation as a lighthearted misunderstanding exacerbated by the stodgy humor of an aging man.
Humblebragging Just Makes You Look Like a Fraud
New research finds the common practice inadvertently projects insincerity.
Obamacare Strengthened Americans’ Willingness to Trust One Another
New research finds a link between implementation of the Affordable Care Act and generalized trust.