Economics A Psychological Explanation for the Dysfunctional Trump White House Kissing up to the boss takes a toll on employees' self-control. Tom Jacobs
Environment What We Know About the Connection Between Climate Change and Suicide Rates A new study sheds light on the relationship between above-average temperatures and rising suicide rates. Rebecca Worby
News in Brief How Christian Nationalism Begets Political Conservatism New research finds that fused identity apparently produces a predisposition toward authoritarianism and support for punitive punishments. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Patriotic Americans Are Pro-Immigration New research finds nationalism is not strongly associated with anti-immigrant views. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Research Shows That White Mass Shooters Are Treated More Sympathetically by the Media New research finds they are more likely than their black counterparts to be portrayed as victims of mental illness. Tom Jacobs
Environment Ironically, Beetles Respond Poorly to Rock ‘n’ Roll New research finds the insects devour fewer aphids when forced to listen to AC/DC or other hard rock music. Country music didn't have the same negative effect. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief How to Inoculate Yourself Against Fake News Make it a habit to approach stories in an analytical frame of mind. Tom Jacobs
Economics Greater Tolerance and Secularization Drive Economic Growth Forget the Protestant work ethic. What we're experiencing is the secularization success. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief A Study Finds Democrats Are Least Likely to Use Ashley Madison Members of the Libertarian Party were the most likely, according to analysis of hacked data from Ashley Madison. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief For Men, a Fear of Being Judged as Inept Incites Sexual Harassment In a new study, males were more likely to endorse sexually aggressive behavior if they worried they were viewed as incompetent. Tom Jacobs