A good work ethic isn’t just important for you, if you want to get ahead – a new study shows that being conscientious is also necessary for your partner.
Don’t Pass Go: How a Legal Gun-Carry Permit Can Land You in Jail
Selective prosecution and confusing laws mean criminal charges for individuals who inadvertently cross state lines with licensed guns. Could the Mistake of Law defense help?
Gender Politics: Emma Watson’s HeForShe Campaign
Emma Watson’s speech advocating for equal rights and treatment includes elements of the historical suffrage movement, as well as post-modern feminism.
When You Don’t Treat Your Kids the Same: Parental Differential Treatment
Does it matter if you treat your kids differently? Having favorites, or having kids who think you’re showing favoritism, is associated with substance abuse later in life.
Misery Loves Company: Shared Pain Encourages Cooperation
The next time you need a bit of cooperation at home or work, should you break out the chili peppers? Misery does love company, according to new research.
Turning to Media for Stress Reduction? Ego Depletion and Entertainment
If you’re feeling guilty about flipping on the television or gaming console to briefly wind down after work – don’t. It could reduce the benefits of your entertainment break.
Robin Williams and Grief: Why Do We Care About Celebrity Deaths?
There’s been an outpouring of grief over the late Robin Williams – why do we care so much about the death of a celebrity we may never have even met?
Why Are Some Children More Prone To Violence? Brain Development and Kids
According to the LA Times, two 12-year-old girls, from Wisconsin were recently charged as adults for attempting premeditated murder against another classmate as an attempt to gain the attention of ‘Slender Man.’ NBC News has also reported on an Ohio woman, who suffered minor injuries to her face, neck, and back. She blames the same […]
Hands Up, Don’t Shoot! Ferguson, Missouri, Michael Brown, and Death By Police
Michael Brown, shot to death in Missouri after Officer Darren Wilson stopped him for walking in the street, may inspire a national conversation about police brutality, justifiable homicide, and excessive force.
Ferguson, Missouri Riots and Social Science
The recent police shooting of 18 year old Micheal Brown has resulted in riots and looting. What’s the driving factor behind rioting in urban populations?