Romantic Rivals Spur Religiosity
The realization there's a lot of competition out there for a mate appears to increase one's religious intensity.
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Missing the Gain But Joining the Pain
Since the First World already mucked up the climate, animal nature dictates that developing economies are piqued at having to clean up.
I’d Like the Same Plan Better If It Was Bill Clinton’s
Trying to take the pulse of how much race matters, a study looking at prejudice and the president finds a persistent residue of racism in how health care reform is viewed.
Virginia Tech Study Contains Lessons for Fort Hood
The 2007 Virginia Tech massacre resulted in widespread psychological distress among the university's students — whether or not they witnessed the incident firsthand.
The Edwards Effect?
Life-threatening illnesses can disrupt even the most stable marriages, but new research suggests that men are far more likely to divorce a terminally ill spouse.
Seeing is Perceiving
Is it possible to feel less pain if you look directly at the affected area? Take two drops of Murine and call us in the morning.
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If You Want to Enjoy the Scenery, Hang Up
Talking on your cell phone can distract you from your surroundings — even if they include a unicycling clown.
No Pain, No Gain Applies to Happiness, Too
Working to accomplish your goals may cause you stress in the moment, but will increase your overall happiness.
Justifying What You Know Can’t Be True
Researchers looking at al-Qaeda and Saddam Hussein explore why it is that people often steadfastly believe something even when they've been shown it ain't so.