Attractive Students Get Higher Grades
New research finds the well-established beauty benefit applies to college courses.
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How High Unemployment Harms the Next Generation
New research finds high jobless rates raise adolescents' stress levels, making it less likely they enroll in college.
Rural Jails Impair Efforts to Reduce Mass Incarceration
A new report finds that rural jails buck the trend of declining inmate populations.
You’re a Brand-Damaging Old Flag
Researchers find Americans react negatively when Old Glory is used to sell merchandise.
The Skewed Ethical Universe of the Terrorist
New research finds their moral reasoning resembles that of certain dementia victims.
Online Courses May Worsen Academic Outcomes, Especially for At-Risk Students
DeVry University's online courses lead to worse grades and higher dropout risk than their traditional counterparts, according to a new report.
Perhaps We’re More Self-Centered Because We’re Lonely
New research finds the two traits are mutually reinforcing.
Non-Racists Are Not Free of Bigotry
New research finds people who are free of ethnic or racial bias still find groups to stereotype and ostracize.
Can the Law Enforcement’s DNA Database Tell Police Your Medical Information?
Advances in DNA profiling bring up some interesting questions.