Want to Keep Kids Out of Foster Care? Vote for Gentler Criminal Justice Laws
A new study finds associations between states’ criminal justice and welfare laws. By Francie Diep (Photo: Craig Willford/Flickr)…
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Tell a Good Tale, Find a Great Mate
Research finds storytelling ability increases men’s attractiveness as long-term romantic partners. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Joris Louwes/Flickr) Guys:…
Cutting Calories to Save the Planet
A new report highlights how relatively small shifts in diet could have substantial impacts on greenhouse gases and…
The Benefits of Forging a Personal Connection With That Paper Cup
Researchers studying recycling habits find we are reluctant to trash a disposable item if it reflects some aspect…
What We See and What We Think We See
Probing subjective visual experiences could help us understand consciousness, researchers say. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Damien Roué/Flickr) Subjectively,…
Retire Early, Die Early
For healthy workers, retiring even a year early raises the risk of mortality. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Sean…
The Psychology of Climate Change Inaction
A team of psychologists, biologists, and economists lays out a plan of action. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Sean…
How We Really See Scientists
Americans view them as amoral and thus potentially dangerous. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: julochka/Flickr) We all grew up…
Young Mothers Lose Two Years’ Worth of Salary
Having kids after 30, on the other hand, has little effect on lifetime income. By Nathan Collins (Photo:…
Fewer Teens Are Carrying Guns Than Ever
But a new study shows that handgun carrying is rising among white adolescents in the United States. By…