Edginess Pays for Family Films
New research finds family films with more provocative content do better both critically and commercially.
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Violence
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Regarding Libya
An open thread: The attack that killed US Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three of his staff appears to…
Psychopaths’ Brains Deviate—And That’s Good
Identifying physical differences in the brains of psychopathic violent offenders suggests there may be hope in rehabilitating other violent criminals.
Television Violence Enticing, But Not Satisfying
New research finds people enjoy less-gory versions of television shows, even when they are enticed to watch by a graphically violent description.
Rating LA’s Safety Levels by ZIP Code
A new scorecard for violence prevention in Los Angeles puts hard numbers on hard problems, and does it for every ZIP code in the sprawling city.
When Memes Collide: Tank Man, Pepper Spray Cop
The similarities and differences surrounding two iconic images of public protest — from Tiananmen Square and UC Davis — tell their own stories of citizen-led struggles.
What Causes Conflict?
By studying pig-tailed macaques, physicist Simon DeDeo untangles the hidden structures underlying conflict in social animals — including humans.
Latest Evidence: Behavior Link Between Violent Video Games and Children
A clear consensus exists among researchers that playing violent video games is a risk factor for aggressive attitudes and behavior.
Congo’s Violent Rape Epidemic Needs a Cure
Can the U.S. Army help stop an epidemic of rape and sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
Staunching Aggression From the Womb
Government investment in prenatal and postnatal health care could help prevent violent behavior later in life, researcher says.