The Glummest Generation
Pew finds that baby boomers are gloomier than Americans older and younger than they are.
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You Can’t Keep That Simian Stereotype Down
A Georgia bar owner is marketing a T-shirt featuring the children’s book character Curious George above the logo…
Survey: ‘Too Much’ Election Coverage
The media devotes too much attention to the White House race, Americans say in a just-released survey.
TV Reinforces Psychotherapy Stigma
Therapists — and their clients — are often portrayed in unflattering ways on television comedies and dramas, and as a result, viewers may be less willing to seek the psychological help they need, according to a new study by Iowa State University researchers.
Being a Decider Takes Its Toll
New research suggests every choice made depletes our store of mental energy, lessening our ability to control impulses.
Drug Use Glamorized in Rap Lyrics
References to illegal drug use in rap music have increased dramatically over the past two decades, according to a new study.
Belief in ‘Balance of Nature’ Hard to Shake
Take that, hakuna matata. The Disney-fied notion that, left to its own devices, nature will always revert to an idyllic equilibrium is a dangerous fallacy, say two researchers. The cultural bias colors discussions on climate change.
Will Kids Eat Broccoli—and Can Schools Afford to Buy It?
School cafeteria food may be hazardous to your children's health, but a pair of University of Minnesota studies shows that cooking nutritious meals, and convincing children to eat them, might be simpler and cheaper than many experts had believed.