Conservatives Are More Likely to Make Green Purchases If They’re Also Religious
Non-religious right-wingers are the most resistant to the notion of eco-friendly consumption. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: David McNew/Getty…
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From ‘You’re So Vain’ to ‘I’m So Great’
Boasting is big in today’s pop hits. By Tom Jacobs Taylor Swift performs onstage during The 58th Grammy…
Stand Your Ground, Raise Your Crime Rate?
Laws designed to give individuals the right to defend themselves may be leading to increased rates of murder,…
Just How Biased Are Police Shootings?
Unarmed African Americans are as likely to be shot as armed whites, one study found. By Nathan Collins…
Mother Earth’s Secret Weapon: Girl Scouts
Teach them how to save energy, and their parents will follow. By Tom Jacobs A Girl Scouts sells…
‘It’s Low-Fat, So I Can Eat All I Want!’
Consciously or not, that seems to be what we tell ourselves as we shop for food. By Tom…
Herpes-Linked Turtle Tumors Are on the Rise
A herpesvirus outbreak among sea turtles on the Great Barrier Reef is leaving the animals riddled with tumors,…
How Physician-Assisted Suicide Happens Around the World
A new review brings some evidence to a practice that’s been controversial for decades. By Francie Diep (Photo:…
Today’s University Students Are Anxious About Growing Up
Blame the tough job market, or perhaps parents’ pamperings. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Glen Cooper/Getty Images) The Peter…
It’s Mostly White People Taking Part in California Politics
A new report highlights the ongoing racial disparities in voting and other forms of political participation. By Nathan…