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Prisoners of the States

Erik Hayden — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:00:10 +0000

A new book, "The Enemy In Our Hands," looks at how America has treated — and mistreated — prisoners of war through history resonates in the age of terror.

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Chinese Audiences Give Two Thumbs Up

Erik Hayden — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:05:37 +0000

Looking for lesson in cross-cultural psychology? Look no further than the different ways Americans and Chinese react to good, bad movies.

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Today’s College Students Lacking in Empathy

Erik Hayden — Mon, 31 May 2010 13:00:03 +0000

A new meta-analysis finds that today's college students have far less empathy than their forebearers.

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Larger Schools May Breed Less Parental Involvement

Erik Hayden — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:33:29 +0000

A new analysis finds that parents are less likely to volunteer when their children attend larger schools.

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The Anatomy of a Boycott

Erik Hayden — Sun, 16 May 2010 12:00:17 +0000

A look at who boycotts whom in the United States finds that those on the margins are the most likely to participate.

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Kids and TV: Maybe It’s Not an Idiot Box

Erik Hayden — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:35:16 +0000

It may seem unlikely, but new research says that increased TV watching alone isn't likely to harm children's thinking or schooling.

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Is Political Talk Getting Smarter?

Erik Hayden — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:00:54 +0000

An analysis of 27 presidential debates finds a decline in the amount of abstract thought present during discussions of economics.

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Study: Touch on the Shoulder, Bet on the Market

Erik Hayden — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:44:20 +0000

Can some forms of physical contact make you more likely to exhibit risk-taking behavior? So maybe the meltdown is mom's fault.

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Underage Drinkers and the Fake ID

Erik Hayden — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:51:45 +0000

New research investigates how underage college students obtain false identification to gain access to alcohol.

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A Super-Sized ‘Last Supper’

Erik Hayden — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:14:35 +0000

Researchers examining depictions of the most iconic meal of all time find portion sizes dramatically increased over the last millennium.

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Define a ‘Great’ City

Erik Hayden — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:00:26 +0000

A University of Louisville researcher data-crunches and theorizes about the 'greatest' American cities.

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Quality Doesn’t Ensure Success for ‘Best New Magazines’

Erik Hayden — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:24:32 +0000

High quality doesn't ensure longevity in the tumultuous print magazine industry.

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On Facebook, You Are Who You Know

Erik Hayden — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:29:50 +0000

Even if you do have a mostly private Facebook profile, others can glean vital information about you — just by looking at your friend list.

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Smile to Live Longer?

Erik Hayden — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:02:45 +0000

Don't laugh: New research on baseball players suggests that the wider your smile, the longer you may live.

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Hollywood’s Sigh of Relief

Erik Hayden — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:00:54 +0000

Globally, moviegoers' tastes are becoming increasingly homogeneous, which is a very good sign for Hollywood.

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