Creative Achievement Can Buffer Death Anxiety
Striving for, and sometimes reaching, one’s artistic goals can produce a major psychological benefit. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
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The Ganja Gender Gap
Marijuana usage is up sharply among low-income males since the 2007 crash. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Marc Piscotty/Getty…
Do Scientists Understand Genetically Modified Foods?
Americans aren’t so sure, according to a new survey. By Nathan Collins People protest against chemical giant Monsanto…
‘Motherhood Penalty’ Is Greatest for Well-Paid Women
For highly skilled women with well-paying jobs, having children means sacrificing income. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Fiona Goodall/Getty…
What We Know About the Decline of Bees
Two new studies summarize trends in honeybee populations—they’re doing pretty well in some places, actually—as well as the…
Mapping the Creative Brain
European researchers find a connection between creativity and the structures of certain regions of the brain. By Tom…
If You’re Happy and You Know It, Watch Your Back
Research suggests extremely happy people are seen as naive and ripe for exploitation. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Arno…
What’s It Like for Women Gamers?
A study of video games streamed online more or less confirms what we all already knew: It’s not…
Is Clear Thinking Morally Superior?
Many of us think so, a new study finds, and that could explain why arguments over science and…
Why Is It Harder to Maintain Weight Loss Than to Achieve It?
There are many effective diets for losing weight, but the vast majority of dieters have a hard time…