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Is Tylenol Dulling Our Capacity for Empathy?
New research finds that acetaminophen makes us more indifferent to others' pleasure, as well as their pain.
The D.C. Sniper Case Moves to the Supreme Court, Reopening Questions About Juvenile Sentencing
The Supreme Court will weigh whether Lee Boyd Malvo, now 34, should have a lessened sentence for his role in this crime that he took part in when he was a minor.
How Arts Can Help Struggling Science Students Do Better
A new study finds that incorporating music and drawing during lessons can help kids retain what they've learned.
For Epileptics, Mozart May Be Medicinal
New research confirms listening to a much-studied Mozart sonata has an anti-epileptic effect on children.
You Can Deny Free Will Exists and Not Be a Jerk
New research finds no relationship between ethical behavior and belief—or disbelief—in free will.
Making Music Builds a More Efficient Brain
There's new evidence that the brains of musicians and bilinguals require less effort to perform cognitive tasks.
Dementia Is More Prevalent Among the Poor
Wealthy people's brains are less likely to atrophy, according to new research.
How Neuroscience Can Help Us Treat Trafficked Youth
Brain research gives insight into why abused youth are more vulnerable to exploitation—and how we can help them heal.
Breaking Down Virtual-Reality Walls May Boost Creativity
Chinese researchers demonstrate how high-tech tools can be used to harness the power of metaphor.