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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
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.
Lifestyle
Homophobia: Should We Blame the Parents?
A new study finds that many homophobic people had authoritarian parents.
Education
Harvard Academic Starts Initiative to Boost Accuracy of Wikipedia's Psychology Articles
Harvard psychology professor Mahzarin Banaji is behind an effort to get psychology academics editing content on the online encyclopedia.
News
Civic Pride Makes People Happier Than Ethnic Pride
It turns out that the more inclusive your politics, the happier you'll be.
Lifestyle
Losing Weight Won't Make Obese Kids Feel Better About Themselves
A new study shows that obese girls are highly stigmatized—and losing weight won't improve their body image.
News
Dead Wrong: Is Your War Protest Actually Increasing Support for the War?
New research says complaining about money and lives lost in our wars might be a terrible way to try and end them.
Lifestyle
Could Paying Cash Help You Eat Healthier Food?
New research suggests its easier to load up on Oreos when you pay with plastic.
Technology
The Dark Side of These New Mind-Reading Glasses
These "social x-ray specs" read people's facial expressions. But they could have unintended consequences.
Lifestyle
Watch Your Mouth: Eat Lightly and Carry a Big Fork
Bigger forks and heavier bowls might sound supersized, but they could actually cut down on portion sizes.
Environment
Whether People Believe in Climate Change Depends on the Current Temperature
The general public and the media alike still have a heck of a time distinguishing weather from climate.
Lifestyle
Check Yourself Out! The Science of Supermarket Design
Supermarkets are designed to trick you into buying more than you planned to. Can marketing psychology be used to push healthy foods instead?
Education
Is Education Reform Effective? Depends on the Definition
Too many education solutions fall apart when you step back and ask some tough questions.
Culture
Internet Anonymous: Isn't Everyone a Little Cyber-Addicted?
The term "cyberaddiction" was coined back in the mid-nineties. But in the age of iPhones and Facebook, aren't we all addicted to the internet?
Lifestyle
Can Coffee Really Make You Hallucinate?
Our caffeinated culture may be having an effect on our cognitive functioning.
