Harry Potter and the Orange-Haired Xenophobe
New research finds people who read J.K. Rowling’s books are less likely to support Donald Trump. By Tom…
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When Outsourcing Turns Deadly
Hospitals should keep their cleaning teams in-house if they want to prevent unnecessary infection. By Tom Jacobs (Illustration:…
The Antarctic Peninsula Is Cooling Down, but…
Cool your jets, climate change deniers: The region’s climate is just really complicated. By Nathan Collins Booth Island…
Are Video Games Becoming Less Sexist?
New research finds a decline in the sexualization of female characters. By Tom Jacobs Lara Croft, the protagonist…
Few Americans Are Getting the Addiction Treatment Medicine They Need
A look at Medicare data suggests addiction therapy lags far behind the demand. By Francie Diep (Photo: Spencer…
There’s a Name for That: Willpower Paradox
A large body of research indicates that internal motivations are more effective than external ones when it comes…
A Genetic History of Barley
It’s what beer’s made of, and it comes from the Upper Jordan Valley. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Wikimedia…
Know It All: The New and Complex Face of Evangelical Christianity in American Politics
With some megachurches accepting gays, and Millennials spreading the gospel in increasing numbers, it’s time for a fresh…
How a False Belief Hinders Kids’ Academic Achievement
The belief one’s intelligence is fixed and stable is harmful, and widely shared among lower-income youngsters. By Tom…
Why Is Introducing New Predators So Bad for Native Prey?
Red foxes sure like the smell of a bandicoot. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Introducing a new…