For black youth, a police encounter by eighth grade predicts they will be arrested by young adulthood, but research finds the same is not true for white youth.
How Your Brain Decides To Put in Effort
Researchers have clear visual evidence that a region of the human brain known as the ventral striatum kicks in during decision-making to weigh the costs versus the benefits of making a physical effort.
Researchers have clear visual evidence that a region of the human brain known as the ventral striatum kicks in during decision-making to weigh the costs versus the benefits of making a physical effort.
‘Age Gates’ Don’t Really Work on Booze Brand Websites
“age gates” that aim to keep underage users off alcohol websites are mostly ineffective, according to a new study.
“age gates” that aim to keep underage users off alcohol websites are mostly ineffective, according to a new study.
How the US Can Fight the Opioid Epidemic During COVID-19
A new report offers recommendations aimed at federal, state, and local policymakers to address the opioid epidemic during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new report offers recommendations aimed at federal, state, and local policymakers to address the opioid epidemic during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Beat the Winter Blues, Think Like a Norwegian
You might find inspiration for handling the dark months ahead from Norwegians, according to Kari Leibowitz.
You might find inspiration for handling the dark months ahead from Norwegians, according to Kari Leibowitz.
When Do Kids Notice Race? Way Earlier Than Most Adults Think
Adults tend to assume children are too young to be aware of race, a study finds. In fact, participants were about 4.5 years off-base about when kids notice race.
Adults tend to assume children are too young to be aware of race, a study finds. In fact, participants were about 4.5 years off-base about when kids notice race.
How Does Stomach Trouble Make Good Foods Revolting?
New research on taste aversion clarifies how a stomachache can turn a food from must-have to must-avoid.
New research on taste aversion clarifies how a stomachache can turn a food from must-have to must-avoid.
Warning Labels Can Keep People From Buying Sugary Drinks
Political barriers to warning labels
Political barriers to warning labels
Top 10 Parental Worries for Kids During COVID
A new national poll offers a glimpse into parents’ greatest concerns about their kids in the pandemic-era.
A new national poll offers a glimpse into parents’ greatest concerns about their kids in the pandemic-era.
How To Set Good New Year’s Resolutions for 2021
As you set your new year’s resolutions for 2021, consider a resolution to help others, says an expert on motivation.
As you set your new year’s resolutions for 2021, consider a resolution to help others, says an expert on motivation.
Ideally, We Won’t Remember the 2020 Holidays
This unusual—and painful—holiday season may fade from our collective memory, say researchers.
This unusual—and painful—holiday season may fade from our collective memory, say researchers.
Fewer Monsoons May Make Fighting Wildfires Harder
“the start of the fire season is controlled by winter rain, but the monsoon controls the end of it.
“the start of the fire season is controlled by winter rain, but the monsoon controls the end of it.
Comparison Is Key To Money’s Link To Happiness
Researchers say new findings contradict decades of research showing a weak relationship between money and happiness, particularly in wealthy society.
Researchers say new findings contradict decades of research showing a weak relationship between money and happiness, particularly in wealthy society.
Will Low-Income Countries Have To Wait on COVID Vaccines?
Rich countries are snapping up vaccines even before they’re ready, and it could mean fewer—as well as delays in vaccination—for billions in less wealthy nations, according to a new study.
Rich countries are snapping up vaccines even before they’re ready, and it could mean fewer—as well as delays in vaccination—for billions in less wealthy nations, according to a new study.
Fewer Young Adults Drink Than 20 Years Ago
The study found that the number of young adults using marijuana, as well as co-using alcohol and marijuana, has increased.
The study found that the number of young adults using marijuana, as well as co-using alcohol and marijuana, has increased.
New Methods Could Spot Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms
A new study lays out procedures for defining the preclinical stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
A new study lays out procedures for defining the preclinical stages of Alzheimer’s disease.