Donald Trump Might Become Corrupt. But Will It Matter?
History shows voters often re-elect corrupt leaders. New research explains why. By Francie Diep (Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images)…
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Viewfinder: Airstrikes in West Mosul
Smoke rises following an airstrike in Mosul, Iraq, on March 6th, 2017, during an offensive by Iraqi forces…
For-Profit Colleges Are Back From the Brink
The Trump administration just handed an olive branch to the battered industry. By Michael Fitzgerald (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty…
Mindfulness Isn’t a One-Size-Fits-All Solution
New Age meditation practices are being deployed everywhere—from prisons to tense office buildings.
The Roots of Men’s Disinterest in the Arts
New research suggests the arts gender gap originates in young boys’ desire to conform to conventional notions of…
Viewfinder: Vandalism at Another Jewish Cemetery
Members of the Jewish community inspect toppled headstones at Washington Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York, on March 5th,…
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Responses to some of our biggest print and digital stories from the past couple of months. Write to us at letters@psmag.com.
Did Volkswagen’s Emissions Cheating Lead to Early Deaths?
Researchers link some 1,200 early deaths across Europe to excess emissions from millions of compromised cars sold in…
Choosing to Be Childless Comes at a Cost
New research finds surprisingly negative attitudes toward adults who opt out of having kids.
Is the Basic Income Experiment in Kenya Really the Best Way to Combat Poverty?
GiveDirectly is a lauded charity known for its evidence-driven methods. Does its new basic income program in Kenya disregard past research?