We Are Reading Less Literature
That’s one finding of new research from the National Endowment for the Arts. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: lpnphotography/Flickr)…
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An Ohio Abortion Law Does More Harm Than Good
Complications of medication abortions have tripled since Ohio put restrictions in place, researchers report. By Nathan Collins An…
Does Gaming Teach Kids That Gun Control Is a Bad Idea?
New research provides evidence supporting that troubling possibility. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Andreas Levers/Flickr) Why can’t we get…
How Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Affects Your Metabolism
A new study links the disease to depressed levels of metabolites, the waste products of ordinary cell function.…
The Upside of Alcohol
New research links moderate drinking with good health among young American adults, with a stronger effect for women.…
Did Lucy Die Falling From a Tree?
Researchers say they’ve figured a cause of death for the 3.2-million-year-old fossil, and it could change how we…
Do Robot Babies Really Prevent Young Pregnancies?
A new study suggests “virtual infants” do little to keep teenage girls out of the family way. By…
Attractive Teachers May Inspire Greater Learning
That’s the implication of a new study, which suggests good looks capture students’ attention. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
So You’re in a Good Mood—Now What?
A new study finds we’re more likely to work and do chores when we’re happy, saving the fun…
Is There a Link Between White Racism and Blacks’ Higher Rate of Fatal Heart Disease?
A new national study finds a disturbing correlation. By Tom Jacobs A sign in Jackson, Mississippi, dated 1961.…