The Dangerous Delusion of the Big, Scary Black Man
New research shows black men are seen as larger, stronger, and more threatening than similarly built whites. By…
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Attractive People Have Shorter Marriages
New research finds beautiful people have a tougher time holding onto their romantic relationships. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
Viewfinder: A Look Inside a Volkswagen Plant
Volkswagen employees work on a Golf VII car at an assembly line at a VW plant in Wolfsburg,…
Could Probiotics Replace Prozac?
Depression is a complex disease, but new research on mice is promising. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Reymark Franke/Unsplash)…
Viewfinder: Chilean Copper Miners on a Month-Long Strike
The Escondida copper mine miners on strike, some 90 miles northeast of Antofagasta, Chile, on March 8th, 2017.…
Since We Last Spoke: Cruising Over the Troubled Waters of the Northwest Passage
Updates to stories from the Pacific Standard archive.
Are People Losing Faith in Democracy?
A new analysis of popular opinion in 49 nations shows increasing acceptance of authoritarian rulers. By Tom Jacobs…
Scientists Can Also Be Advocates Without Losing Credibility
That’s the key finding of a new study, which cautions that they may want to avoid getting too…
Viewfinder: Acid Attack Survivors Reclaim Their Beauty
Bangladeshi acid attack survivors are reflected in mirrors as they have their hair done backstage prior to the…