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It’s Hard Work Being Fair

An experiment suggests that some measure of selfishness is the default, and being fair takes self-control and mental effort.

Getting into the United States is harder for Latin American immigrants, a new study finds.

Buying a cheap car for your kid can have dangerous repercussions.

Research shows that we're pretty bad at following through.

A new study finds that drinking can damage more than your judgment.

According to a study released in November, body cameras can help drastically reduce levels of violence by—and against—cops.

This whole Sony hack should teach us, above all else, a lesson on password security.

American cities often try to mimic their more economically successful counterparts. A new study suggests that it's time to stop.

A new study shows that texting while driving becomes even more dangerous with age.