Imagination Can Restrain Impulsiveness
New research describes a technique that dampens our desire for immediate gratification.
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Viewfinder: A Hindu Observance in India
Indian Hindu devotees participate in a ceremony to mark Vat Savitri Purnima on the outskirts of Ahmedabad on June 8th, 2017.
Why Americans Will Never Give Up Their Guns
New research finds the strongest motivation to buy handguns is the vague but deeply held perception that we live in a dangerous world.
Viewfinder: A Climate Change Supercomputer
The German Climate Computing Center in Hamburg, Germany, uses a Mistral supercomputer to harness vast amounts of data for analyzing climate change.
Why Facebook Is Fertile Ground for Fake News
New research reports we are less likely to fact-check information on a social media platform.
Viewfinder: Flooding in Tunisia
A Tunisian woman cleans her orthopedic shop in Manouba on June 6th, 2017, following a storm the previous night.
How Supervised Injection Sites Can Save Cities Money
Researchers have released two of the first cost-benefit analyses of supervised injection facilities in U.S. cities.
Viewfinder: A Satellite Launch in India
The Indian Space Research Organisation communication satellite GSAT-19, carried onboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, launches from Sriharikota on June 5th, 2017.
Viewfinder: A Memorial Concert in Manchester
Ariana Grande performs on June 4th, 2017, in Manchester, England.
The Week in Photos: From Waterlining in Austria to a Robot Cop in Dubai
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.