Trump Supporters Are Prejudiced—and So Are You
New research finds people with high and low cognitive ability are both biased — just toward different groups. By Tom…
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How Does the Media Choose Which Election Polls to Cover?
They opt for the ones that suggest big changes in the horse race, according to new research. By…
How Your Earliest Memories of a Pet Shape Your Thoughts About Animals Today
Research suggests our earliest childhood memories of pets—and whether they’re happy or sad—influence our attitudes regarding animals as…
Concertgoers Are More Satisfied With Life
Dancers and choral singers are too. There’s just something about joining with others to make—or respond to—music. By…
How Do You Feel About Getting Older?
Research shows that it could influence your emotional reactions to day-to-day stress. By Kate Wheeling A group of…
How Can We Improve Working Dog Programs?
A paper suggests ways to develop the welfare and performance of working canines. By Zazie Todd (Photo: Michael…
Same-Sex Sex Is Getting More Common
Or at least it’s becoming more acceptable to say you’ve had it. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty…
No Sex, Please—We’re Millennials
New research finds an increasing percentage of Americans in their early 20s are abstaining from sexual activity. By…
Unanticipated Animals: What Happens When Pets Appear in Research Interviews?
A study finds pets are often written out of research reports, even when they shouldn’t be. By Zazie…
Happiness Is Cheering for the Bronze Medalist
New research finds happier people appreciate the achievements of the runners-up. By Tom Jacobs U.S. bobsledders Steven Holcomb…