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Only 6 Percent of Scientists Are Republican. Is This a Problem?
Writing in Slate last week, Daniel Sarewitz worries that only 6 percent of scientists self-identify as Republican. But is this really a problem?
Lifestyle
If You Eat Cows, Why Not Golden Retrievers, Too?
Ever wondered why you jump at a turkey burger but not a swan sandwich? It's carnism. Psychologist Melanie Joy explains.
Culture
Yes, I'm Black; No, You Can't Touch My Hair
The schoolyard adage of "keep your hands to yourself" is a great lesson to keep in mind around black people's hair.
Culture
Are You an Asker or a Guesser?
For those who find the odd bit of behavioral psychology as interesting as I do, take a look at this excerpt from a recent Guardian article on...
Culture
"No Smoking" Signs Actually Make Smokers Want Cigarettes More
A new study says the image of a burning cigarette is quite appealing to your average smoker, even if that cigarette has a red line through it.
Business
Infographic: How Color Affects Our Purchasing Habits
Black means luxury, yellow induces window shoppers to step inside. Here's how marketers are using color to manipulate our buying habits.
Culture
Why "OK" Is America’s Most Useful and Compact Invention
What the history of the word OK can tell us about American concision, psychology, and language.
Culture
Study: The More Facebook Photos and Friends, the More Shallow
New research suggests that prolific Facebookers might be quite insecure.
News
Why Do Old People Get Conservative? A Self-Esteem Boost
The conventional wisdom is that old people get conservative. Here's another clue why: It might soothe existential anxiety.
Culture
Why You Should Cut Disgruntled DMV Employees Some Slack
A new study shows exactly why interactions with DMV employees and other clerical workers can be so fraught.
Education
Is College Worth the Money? Answers from Six New Graduates
Their answers about whether their degrees are worth it might just surprise you.
Environment
The Scarier You Make Global Warming Sound, the Fewer People Believe It
Roland Emmerich take note: Armageddon scenarios only turn people into climate change deniers.
Lifestyle
Homophobia: Should We Blame the Parents?
A new study finds that many homophobic people had authoritarian parents.
Lifestyle
"Organic" Foods Pack on the Pounds
We often think organic means fewer calories, and that's why we should institute mandatory calorie counting.
Business
Where a Waitress Stands Changes Her Tips
Do you like it when a waitress gets up close and personal? Well now there's a scientific study calculating the value of close serving.
Lifestyle
Do Elimination Diets Really Eliminate ADHD?
If the artificial dyes in food cause behavioral problems in kids, should we eliminate food coloring altogether?
Lifestyle
Experiences, Not Products, Provide Happiness (It's Science)
Treehugger has a nice post on a recent Cornell University study that found "experiences" to be more rewarding than "products" because of people's...
Culture
Why It's Good That Your Brain Is Shrinking
Our brains are 10 percent smaller than our ancestors' brains. But it's not a bad thing.
