The Brains of Jazz and Classical Musicians Respond Differently to Surprising Sounds
The way we mentally process the unexpected may be a key to creativity.
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Showing Conservatives the Scientific Consensus on Climate Change Can Shift Their Views on the Issue
Our deep-seated desire to conform to social norms can override ideologically based skepticism.
Sandy Hook Claimed Many More Lives Than We Realize
Post-tragedy talk of gun control spurred many Americans to buy new weapons. Some died as a result.
How One Surgery Department Cut Its Opioid Prescriptions by 7,000 Pills in Five Months
A new study reports doctors in at least one hospital were prescribing far more pills than patients used.
Jail Is Corrosive to a Young Man’s Mind
But a tailored mindfulness program may negate the negative impact of imprisonment.
Contrary to Cliché, Misery May Inhibit Creativity
New research finds visual artists do not do their best work during periods of bereavement.
What Makes a Poem Really Pop?
New research suggests vivid imagery is key to poetry's aesthetic appeal.
In Archives From Antibiotics’ Earliest Days, Scientists Find Bacteria Already Evolved Resistance
Scientists suspect the farm use of penicillin was to blame.
For Some Americans, the Gun Is a Sacred Object
New research finds a sub-group of white male gun owners feel symbolically empowered by their weapons.