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Finding a New Gandhi in the Book 'Great Soul'
Like other great figures, new writings about Mohandas Gandhi tell us something about the subject but perhaps more about our times.
Study: Cancer Fatalism Propagated by Broadcast News
New research suggests watching local television news leads to fatalistic beliefs regarding cancer.
Photos Implant ‘Memories’ of Fictional News Events
Participants in a study were far more likely to “remember” a fictional news event when a headline was accompanied by a tangentially relevant photograph.
Greening Live Music
Artists and industry insiders discuss how to make music green, both for fans and businesses.
Disney films Keep Beauty Stereotype Alive
Disney’s animated films perpetuate the stereotype that beautiful people are smart, superior and successful, according to new research.
NPR Coverage Superior to Murrow's Newscasts in the 1940s
New research compares coverage of overseas news on Edward R. Murrow’s CBS and modern-day NPR, and finds public radio superior in numerous ways.
Sex Appeal, Exotic Setting Equal Satisfied Moviegoers
A new study of factors that contribute to a film’s popularity suggests the sex appeal of stars outweighs identification with the lead character.
It Turns Out There Is Accounting for Taste
New research finds people’s taste in entertainment remains remarkably consistent, regardless of whether they’re reading, watching or listening.
The Scientist and the Journalist Can Be Friends
Nancy Baron’s new book is an excellent guide for academic researchers on how to effectively communicate with the press, public and policymakers.
The Changing Face of Network Television News
Network news anchors and correspondents are a far more diverse group than they were two decades ago.
Wikileaks Illustrates Growing New Source of Unofficial Oversight
The emergence of a video showing pedestrians mowed down in Baghdad by U.S. gunships illustrates how traditional media's watchdog role is being usurped.
We Won! On Second Thought ...
High quality doesn't ensure longevity in the tumultuous print magazine industry.
Your Local Weather Forecaster Could Be a Climate Change Cynic
Despite the weight of scientific evidence, many TV meteorologists are global warming skeptics, survey shows
Bloggers Motivation For Blogging Varies
Why do bloggers blog? It sounds like a trick question, but a study of top political bloggers finds their motivations evolve over time.
PBS's Kerger Wants More Arts Programs
Big Bird meets big bands: PBS President Paula Kerger is renewing the network's commitment to arts programming and arts education.
Your Next Textbook In Business Theory: The Comic Book?
A little self-awareness, and a lot of illustration, breathes some life into the justifiably maligned segment of entertainment education.
Stereotypical Images Can Overwhelm a Nuanced Text
In a troubling corollary to the truism that a picture is worth 1,000 words, a new study suggests stereotypical imagery can largely negate the central point of a lengthy text.
Searching for a Feeling
Can compulsively searching, instead of merely surfing, lead to greater cognitive benefits for netizens?
Join the News Hunt
In tandem with the news aggregator NewsTrust, Miller-McCune.com is searching for the best journalism on psychology, especially the psychology of the culture wars, out there. Give us a hand.
Cut Commercials, Not Carbs
The fries children see on TV may determine their weight as much as the ones they're eating.
There's Good In Pandora's Box, Too
The founder of pioneering Internet musical-taste-diviner Pandora sees his service as unlocking hidden potentials in the moribund music biz.
Two Turntables and a Recycling Bin
Members of the music industry reflect on making their green good intentions a marketable proposition.
There's a Pink Elephant in the Room, Too
Even if you're agnostic on the matter of death panels, why is it OK to off grandma and not gramps?
Racial Meme Suddenly Infuses Discussions of President's Enemies
The media are belatedly acknowledging a racial subtext to many anti-Obama protests, thanks to what one scholar calls the 'drip' factor.