Biracial Americans Face Unique Stereotypes, According to a New Study
New research suggests that whites tend to view biracial Americans as attractive misfits.
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Eyeglasses Can Increase a Politician’s Appeal
New research finds Americans associate them with intelligence.
Women Are Still Penalized for Having More Sexual Partners
New research finds that the sexual double standard persists.
There’s a Name for That: The Emotional Seesaw
According to a recent research, law enforcement often leverages a powerful psychological susceptibility—the "emotional seesaw effect"—that potentially has widespread application.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Stand-Up Comedy Fan Who Says We Shouldn’t Be So Focused on the Future
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
The Reformation: Can Social Scientists Save Themselves?
An intellectual crisis in the age of TED talks and Freakonomics.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Daniel Gilbert Protégé Who Wants to Answer Philosophy’s Deep Questions
For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.
Electric Schlock: Did Stanley Milgram’s Famous Obedience Experiments Prove Anything?
Stanley Milgram's test subjects were not the only ones misled by his famous experiments on obedience.