Is Sexy in the Eye of the Pill-Taker?
Exploring the emerging research that suggests the birth control pill could be influencing who women choose as their mates.
Psychology
Gratitude Helps You Cooperate. Does It Also Make You a Sucker?
When I touted the benefits of gratitude, I had a worry lurking in the back of my mind that I couldn’t shake. Was I setting people up to be suckers?
How Much Does Our Language Determine Behavior?
In his latest book, David Shariatmadari explores how the language we speak impacts the way we see the world, and our behavior in it.
“Further Exploration Needed in Women”—the Hidden Sexism in Scientific Research
Science is set up in a way that systematically penalizes research on females and female-related health issues…but not necessarily for the reasons you think.
How to Battle the Bots Wrecking Your Online Study
A word of caution to researchers using digital platforms to run their studies: beware of bots. They’re more sophisticated than you might think.
Reactions to Political Correctness Are Not Inherently Partisan
Is political incorrectness just “telling it like it is,” or is it cruel and uncivil discourse? Your answer to this question depends less on your political party and more on how much you care about the group in question.