Social Justice Aggression Not As Attractive As Men Believe New research finds males mistakenly believe aggressive behavior is admired. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice How Could They Have Stayed Behind? A group of psychologists argue that during Hurricane Katrina, those who stayed in New Orleans had a very different sense of their options than those who oversaw the evacuations or those watching from afar. Lee Drutman
Economics It Ain’t Heavy — It’s My Brain Enhancer Weighty new research suggests holding a heavy object engages the mind. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Five Words In and You’ve Decided New research suggests our brains react almost instantaneously to statements that challenge our moral values. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Putin’s Pecs: Linking Strength and Anger A sense of entitlement, whether through beauty or brawn, goes hand in clenched fist with anger, a provocative new study suggests. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Immersion In Nature Makes Us Nicer New research finds those who feel a strong connection to the natural world have a more caring attitude toward others. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Visual Cues Make Children More Helpful A new study finds 18-month-olds who were subtly introduced to the concept of togetherness were far more likely to help someone in need. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Simply Irresistible Ancient Greek wanderers knew something modern mortgage agents and serial snackers don't: It's easy to overestimate your willpower to resist. Joan Melcher
Social Justice Is That Behavior Ethical? The Powerful Have a Different Perspective Power tends to bend a person's moral outlook, making one less likely to believe bending the rules is acceptable behavior. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice ‘Gaydar’ Is Real — For Women, Too Wondering if she is gay? Your first instinct is probably right. Tom Jacobs