The Psychological Benefits of Verbally Coming Out
Though for Latino gay men, it may not matter much. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Quinn Dombrowski/Flickr) There are…
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All Wikipedia Roads Lead to Philosophy, but Some of Them Go Through Southeast Europe First
The strange hierarchy of Wikipedia’s “first link network,” revealed. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Lionel Bonaventure/AFP/Getty Images) Here’s an…
Parents Can’t Tell When Their Kids Are Lying
New research finds adults — especially parents — tend to assume children are telling the truth. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Ikhlasul Amal/Flickr)…
How the Pressure to Conform Could Make Governments More Transparent
Researchers cast new light on sunshine laws. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Jonathan McIntosh/Flickr) In theory, the Freedom of…
High Heels and Elevated Status
New research finds women who relocate to a wealthier area adopt the fashion styles of their new location.…
Gun Control: A Feminist Issue
A new study finds a relationship between gun ownership and shooting homicides, but only for women. By Tom…
Do Americans Really Support Same-Sex Marriage?
It’s a fair question given the way most public opinion polls work, researchers say, but the answer is…
Skinny Sculptures Inspire Sensible Snacking
Visual cues can inhibit overeating. By Tom Jacobs Alberto Giacometti at work. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Whether or not…
How to Counteract Climate Change Inaction and Denial
Two new studies offer ideas that go beyond the conventional wisdom. By Tom Jacobs Icebergs in Ilulissat Icefjord,…
How to Get Kids Into a Growth Mindset
Parents’ attitudes toward failure, not their beliefs about intelligence, shine through. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Stephan Hochhaus/Flickr) Like…