Quick Studies
Medical Marijuana Saves Lives
Workers may be using marijuana instead of alcohol and other, more dangerous, substances.
Why Migrants Are Often Dissatisfied With Their Coyotes
In a recent study, the behavior most strongly linked to a negative recommendation was abandonment.
Republicans Vote for Candidates Who Look Republican
New research finds Democrats aren't similarly swayed by facial stereotypes, which could give the party an advantage.
Dozens of Ponds Storing Toxic Coal Waste Are Located in Flood Zones
As the Trump administration attempts to roll back regulations on coal ash ponds, a new report highlights the dangers posed by storing toxic waste next to rivers.
Atoll Islands May Become Uninhabitable a Century Earlier Than We Thought
Long before low-lying islands are swallowed by sea level rise, wave-related flooding could contaminate their freshwater resources.
The Problem With Being Tall, Male, and Black
New research finds the advantages enjoyed by tall white men are largely negated for their counterparts of color.
New Research Shows That Neanderthals Were Artists
We always assumed humans were the only species to create art. It now seems we were wrong.
Trump's Election Made Bigotry More Acceptable
New research offers a disturbing case study in shifting social norms.
When Talking of Future Financial Success, Do Fraternities Offer a Leg Up for Male Students?
Researchers found fraternity membership lowers a student's grade-point average by 0.25 points (on a four-point scale), but increases future income by 36.2 percent.
Have We Reached Peak Human?
French researchers conclude we have reached the pinnacle of our physical ability.
Self-Affirmation Gets Minority Students on a College Track
While the painful perception of being stigmatized discourages some potential scholars, a simple act of self-affirmation can substantially close such achievement gaps.
How Hate Speech Boosts Bigotry and Intolerance
Research from Poland reveals regular exposure to such material desensitizes us to its cruelty.
How Rising Sea Levels Threaten America's Cultural Heritage
The most comprehensive archeological database created to date finds that just a one-meter rise in sea level could imperil thousands of historically significant sites.
Why Lots of Men Conflate Sexual Desire With Consent
New research finds male college students are genuinely confused about their partners' wishes.
Alone Time Linked to Creativity
Unless it's motivated by fear, social withdrawal can be a positive thing.
Chronic Feelings of Powerlessness Spur Men to Engage in Sexual Harassment
Research finds men who feel metaphorically impotent, and then assume a position of authority, are more likely to sexually harass subordinates.
All-Gender Restrooms Send a Powerful Message
Their presence signals fairness toward not only transgender individuals, but also women and racial minorities.
Exposure to Art Inspires Creativity at the Office
Reflecting on a painting or poem can inspire innovative solutions to business-related problems.
Conservatives, Highly Religious More Likely to Endorse Rape Myths
Recent research sheds light on why so many supporters are making excuses for Roy Moore.
How the Threat of Climate Change Spurs Ethnocentrism
Faced with a challenge that requires a global response, humans cling more tightly to their clan.
What Underpins Belief in God?
New research challenges the idea that intuitive thinkers are more likely to be believers.
Political Campaigns Persuade Few—If Any—Voters
New research suggests they can mobilize partisans, but very seldom change minds.
A New Theory as to Why We Love Sad Music
New research finds it stimulates a pleasant form of mind-wandering.
What the Undocumented Immigrant Experience Means for Mental Health
A new study finds that a quarter of undocumented Mexican immigrants are at risk for mental-health disorders.