Humans Are Igniting the Vast Majority of Wildfires in the U.S.
And as climate change leaves vast swaths of the country warmer and more arid, human-created blazes will only…
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The Presidency Does Not Moderate the President
History suggests Trump will never reach out to people who didn’t support him. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Joe…
Does the Politically Charged Oscar Speech Accomplish Anything?
Oscar winners may want to avoid preaching about politics.Research suggests celebrity influence on public opinion is modest at…
Debunking Myths About Creativity and the Brain
Our brains “get” poetry, whether we realize it or not. Also, a strong connection between the two hemispheres…
Why We’d Rather Not Know the Future
Almost all of us prefer to stay in suspense regarding how our personal story turns out. By Tom…
Negativity Can Be Pretty Human, Turns Out
New research finds we are quicker to believe signs of decay than similar signs of progress. By Tom…
Why Do Teen Suicide Rates Drop When Same-Sex Marriage Is Legalized?
New research suggests marriage-equality laws reduce the stigma felt by gay teens. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: krytofr/Flickr) Teenage…
Addiction Is Not a Brain Disease
The idea that drugs and biology are to blame for addiction has done more harm than good.
Are Conservatives Happier Consumers?
Researchers tie their reluctance to make a fuss to the fact that they are more invested in the…
The Path to Opioid Addiction May Start in the Emergency Room
For every 48 people who get a new opioid painkiller prescription in the emergency room, one will end…