Information about economic inequality that focuses on the disadvantages facing people from the lower-socioeconomic class leads Americans to engage more with the issue, research finds.
Method Transforms Plastic Bags Into Useful Adhesive
A new chemical process converts polyethylene plastic into a strong adhesive, researchers report.
A new chemical process converts polyethylene plastic into a strong adhesive, researchers report.
To Foster Middle School Success, Focus on the Good
Setting clear expectations can reduce disruptive classroom behavior, research finds.
Setting clear expectations can reduce disruptive classroom behavior, research finds.
Teacher Bond May Especially Help Homeless Preschoolers
A new study finds a strong correlation between the bonds homeless preschoolers form with teachers and their risk of behavioral and emotional problems.
A new study finds a strong correlation between the bonds homeless preschoolers form with teachers and their risk of behavioral and emotional problems.
Are Women More Likely To Keep Campaign Promises?
Governments with strong female representation are more likely to deliver on campaign promises, according to new research.
Governments with strong female representation are more likely to deliver on campaign promises, according to new research.
Sleep May Be How the Brain Ties Emotions To Memory
When you slip into sleep, it’s easy to imagine that your brain shuts down, but new research in mice suggests that groups of neurons activated during prior learning keep humming, tattooing memories into your brain.
When you slip into sleep, it’s easy to imagine that your brain shuts down, but new research in mice suggests that groups of neurons activated during prior learning keep humming, tattooing memories into your brain.
Book Challenges Myths About American Poverty
A new book explores the idea that the idealized image of American society—a land of opportunity that will reward hard work with economic success—is completely wrong?
A new book explores the idea that the idealized image of American society—a land of opportunity that will reward hard work with economic success—is completely wrong?
4 Causes of ‘Zoom Fatigue’ and What You Can Do About It
Videoconferencing platforms like zoom can really lead to real fatigue, researchers warn.
Videoconferencing platforms like zoom can really lead to real fatigue, researchers warn.
Peek at Your Own Brain Activity May Curb Mental Illness Symptoms
A new study finds some positive results for treating mental illness with an approach called real-time fMRI neurofeedback.
A new study finds some positive results for treating mental illness with an approach called real-time fMRI neurofeedback.
Female Giraffes With More Friends Live Longer
Adult female giraffes that group together with more of their “friends” live longer than less sociable individuals, according to a five-year study of giraffes in Tanzania.
Adult female giraffes that group together with more of their “friends” live longer than less sociable individuals, according to a five-year study of giraffes in Tanzania.
Reparations Could’ve Cut the Spread of COVID-19
If reparations for the descendants of enslaved people had occurred before the COVID-19 pandemic, virus transmissions could have been significantly lower not only for Black Americans, but also across racial groups, according to new research.
If reparations for the descendants of enslaved people had occurred before the COVID-19 pandemic, virus transmissions could have been significantly lower not only for Black Americans, but also across racial groups, according to new research.
Disgust May Protect Us From Pathogens
Disgust could be the body’s way of helping people avoid infection, research suggests.
Disgust could be the body’s way of helping people avoid infection, research suggests.
These Little Words May Signal a Future Breakup
Pronouns in everyday conversations may indicate an impending breakup months in advance—even before either partner realizes what’s happening.
Pronouns in everyday conversations may indicate an impending breakup months in advance—even before either partner realizes what’s happening.
Speedy Deciders May Feel Worse Than People Who Scan All Options
New research suggests people who choose from many options quickly may be doing it to avoid thinking deeply about their decision.
New research suggests people who choose from many options quickly may be doing it to avoid thinking deeply about their decision.
School Gardens Can Nudge Kids To Eat Their Veggies
School gardens and lessons about what grows in them may offer a way to get kids to eat their vegetables, a new study shows.
School gardens and lessons about what grows in them may offer a way to get kids to eat their vegetables, a new study shows.
Where Money Plays Little Role, People Are Very Happy
The majority of people in communities with the lowest levels of monetization report remarkably high levels of happiness, research finds.
The majority of people in communities with the lowest levels of monetization report remarkably high levels of happiness, research finds.