On Moral Issues, Liberals Ponder and Conservatives Pounce
New research suggests people on the left and right make ethical decisions in very different ways. By Tom…
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Why Are Conservatives Grossed Out by Germs?
The debate is far from settled, but a new study hints that traditionalism—rather than a fear of outsiders—explains…
Suspending Students Is Costing America Tens of Billions of Dollars
A new study quantifies why it’s so important for schools to find some other way to manage students…
Donald Trump’s Appeal to American Nationalism
A new analysis explains why it resonates with only a segment of the population. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
What Happens When 4chan Attacks?
A new study explores the influence of the site’s Politically Incorrect forum. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Howard Kang/Flickr)…
One Way to Get Out the Vote
Remind wavering citizens that their friends will ask them whether they filled out a ballot. By Tom Jacobs…
Why Cleaning Up Abandoned Lots Can Reduce Shootings
Abandoned lots and houses can act as “storage lockers” for illegal guns. By Francie Diep (Photo: Jeff Haynes/AFP/Getty…
Artificial Intelligence Takes a Trip on the London Underground
Researchers have devised a system that can learn sophisticated tasks, like figuring out where in the heck you…
Can Plant Diversity Help Fight Insect Invasions?
The results of a new study could help farmers grow crops with fewer insecticides. By Nathan Collins (Photo:…
Can Paradoxical Thinking Promote Peace?
Israeli researchers report a counterintuitive psychological intervention can soften hard-line attitudes. By Tom Jacobs Israeli police frisk a…