Choosing to Be Childless Comes at a Cost
New research finds surprisingly negative attitudes toward adults who opt out of having kids.
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A Counterintuitive Route to Happiness
Reminders that time is slipping away can be a catalyst to more fully embracing the present. By Tom…
Was the First Song a Lullaby?
Two Harvard University researchers put forward an intriguing hypothesis. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Janko Ferlic/Getty Images) Why do…
Humans Are Igniting the Vast Majority of Wildfires in the U.S.
And as climate change leaves vast swaths of the country warmer and more arid, human-created blazes will only…
The Presidency Does Not Moderate the President
History suggests Trump will never reach out to people who didn’t support him. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Joe…
Does the Politically Charged Oscar Speech Accomplish Anything?
Oscar winners may want to avoid preaching about politics.Research suggests celebrity influence on public opinion is modest at…
Debunking Myths About Creativity and the Brain
Our brains “get” poetry, whether we realize it or not. Also, a strong connection between the two hemispheres…
Why We’d Rather Not Know the Future
Almost all of us prefer to stay in suspense regarding how our personal story turns out. By Tom…
Negativity Can Be Pretty Human, Turns Out
New research finds we are quicker to believe signs of decay than similar signs of progress. By Tom…
Why Do Teen Suicide Rates Drop When Same-Sex Marriage Is Legalized?
New research suggests marriage-equality laws reduce the stigma felt by gay teens. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: krytofr/Flickr) Teenage…