The Presence of the Poor Dampens the Desire to Soak the Rich
New research finds we are less likely to support a tax on millionaires if a destitute person is…
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A Bad Employer Can Be Bad for Your Mental Health
New research reaffirms the suspicion that bullied underlings are depressed, unsatisfied underlings. By Nathan Collins (Photo: TheMuuj/Flickr) Despite…
Looking for Empathy? Avoid Alabama
New research finds levels of empathy vary considerably from state to state — and living among empathetic neighbors improves quality…
Global Warming Means California Will See a Lot More ‘Pineapple Express’ Storms
A new study warns that global trends are moving California toward more frequent extreme rain events. By Bob…
Smells Like Teen Spirit—for Justice
There's plenty of (scientific) reason to believe that teenagers aren't nearly as shallow as we often assume.
Few Blue-Collar Americans Hold Office, and the Reason Is Not Low Pay
Higher salaries don’t get more working-class Americans entering politics. By Nathan Collins Former New York City Mayor John…
A Sense of Purpose Yields Financial Rewards
People who are guided by an internal compass tend to accumulate more wealth. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: 401(K)…
How Innovative New Dehumidifiers Would Make the Marijuana Business Greener
Energy efficient dehumidifiers could cut energy use in grow houses by up to 60 percent.
The Conversation: Letters and Other Responses to ‘Pacific Standard’ Stories
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