The Contagiousness of Suicide in the Classroom
One of the largest studies of its kind supports the theory that kids are more likely to consider suicide when those around them have committed the act.
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Risk
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Risk-Glorifying Video Games Impact Real-World Behavior
German researchers find students who play video games that encourage risk-taking are less likely to take a free health screening.
Why Is the Government Spending So Much to Subsidize Coastal Rebuilding?
In Ocean City, New Jersey, alone, Washington has dropped more than $40 million to restore beaches that will never be safe from the storms.
American Decline
People have been trying, for decades, to convince us that our country is in relative decline from an exceptional peak, that we must be on the road to ruin.
Driving Is Much Deadlier Than Terrorism—Why Isn’t It Scarier?
Humans are flighty, irrational creatures that calculate risk in fascinating ways.
On ‘Jeopardy!’ Women Take Fewer Risks vs. Men
A study of contestant behavior on the popular game show "Jeopardy!" suggests women tend to hedge their bets when facing male opponents.
Skateboarders Try Riskier Tricks for Women
Researchers find that skateboarders will take more risks with their tricks and boast higher testosterone levels when women are present.
In Baseball, Younger Siblings Steal More Bases
Evolutionary theory suggests younger siblings take more risks. New research finds that is true — at least on the baseball diamond.