Memories of Unethical Behavior Fade Over Time
This amnesia helps us restore our positive self-image, and allows us to engage in further cheating. By Tom…
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Are We Headed Toward a New Climate Regime?
The temperature goals established by the Paris climate agreement could affect the planet in dramatically different ways. By…
What Were Celtic Horns Doing in India 2,000 Years Ago?
A new theory suggests we could learn a lot about ancient European music from modern Indian instruments, and…
How Should War-Torn Countries Go About the Reconciliation Process?
A study in Sierra Leone finds reconciliation events boost trust and community, but it comes at a psychological…
Something Fishy
In every print issue, we fix our gaze on an everyday photograph and chase down facts about details…
Racial Stereotypes Shape Eyewitnesses’ Memories
When crime victims are white, eyewitnesses often describe black suspects in stereotypical terms. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Clyde…
For Safe Driving, Are All Distractions Created Equal?
A new study confirms that texting and driving is incredibly stupid. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Jason Weaver/Flickr) Distracted…
Why Doesn’t More Stuff Go Viral?
Blame human cognitive limits, according to one computer scientist. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Peter Hellberg/Flickr) Most people will…
Releasing Prisoners Without Increasing Crime
New research finds California crime rates remained stable even as its prison population was reduced. By Tom Jacobs…
Subculture: Smith Island Watermen
What life is like on one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most isolated islands. By Elena Gooray Captain Grant…