Power Poses Are Nonsense
Research shows that, while people feel more in control after a "power pose," there are no significant changes in their overall behavior.
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Viewfinder: A Regime Checkpoint in Syria
Syrian opposition fighters are stopped at a checkpoint manned by regime forces on May 21st, 2017.
The Week in Photos: From Making Pet Food to Lifting Weights
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Perceiving Yourself as Overweight Poses Health Risks
New research suggests it can create a negative self-image, which may result in a downward spiral.
Viewfinder: Making Pet Food in France
A man works in a production line of the Nestle Purina plant on May 18th, 2017, in central France.
Is One American in Four an Atheist?
That estimate comes from a new research paper, which suggests a lot of atheists avoid disclosing their disbelief.
There’s a Name for That: Invisibility Cloak Illusion
Stuck inside our heads, we all know how much we're watching others, but fail to grasp just how much everyone else is watching us.
Viewfinder: Weightlifting in Azerbaijan
Ivan Efremov of Uzbekistan competes in the Men's Weighlifting 105 kg finals during day three of the Baku 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games on May 17th, 2017, in Baku, Azerbaijan.
All Aboard! Next Stop, Less Obesity
New research provides the best evidence yet linking public transportation usage with lower obesity rates.
Viewfinder: Journalists Protest in Mexico
Cameras and pictures of journalists recently murdered in Mexico are placed at Independence Angel square during a protest in Mexico City on May 16th, 2017.