Imagination Can Restrain Impulsiveness
New research describes a technique that dampens our desire for immediate gratification.
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Why Americans Will Never Give Up Their Guns
New research finds the strongest motivation to buy handguns is the vague but deeply held perception that we live in a dangerous world.
Why Facebook Is Fertile Ground for Fake News
New research reports we are less likely to fact-check information on a social media platform.
How Supervised Injection Sites Can Save Cities Money
Researchers have released two of the first cost-benefit analyses of supervised injection facilities in U.S. cities.
Why Religion Breeds Both Compassion and Hatred
The social-bonding aspects of religion can breed disdain for outsiders.
For Terrorists, Morality Has a Different Meaning
A new study shows that terrorists judge morality based solely on outcomes.
Euphemisms Affect Parents’ Attitudes Toward Corporal Punishment
Parents are more comfortable with corporal punishment when gentler language is used to describe it.
Nearly 2,700 Natural Gas Storage Wells in America Are at Risk for a Major Leak
Across the country, companies keep extra natural gas in aging underground wells that weren't originally designed for such storage.
Fathers Behave Very Differently With Young Boys, Girls
New research finds that, when interacting with their toddlers, dads' behavior reflects gender stereotypes.
