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Legal Pot Is Linked to Less Crime

A new study suggests it also decreases other types of drug use, including binge drinking.

New research reports the most popular tomes tend to be thrillers, mysteries, and memoirs.

Male and female students in an introductory biology class performed better when there were more women in their study group.

A new analysis finds attitudes about gender and race were far better predictors of support for Trump than personal economic woes.

Chinese researchers demonstrate how high-tech tools can be used to harness the power of metaphor.

New research suggests those impassioned rallies and demonstrations may have had a positive impact.

Competitors of equal ability and status are more likely to engage in dangerous driving.

For many Americans, watching The Apprentice produced a faux feeling of closeness and trust with Donald Trump.

New research finds presenting them with actual numbers can change their behavior.

At least one sea creature—the purple sea urchin—appears to pass on the ability to rapidly adapt to a harsh environment.