Red Or Green?   The Sex Issue In Skin Color

Red Or Green? The Sex Issue In Skin Color

It's always fun science when we can say researchers from Brown have discovered that men have more red in their skin and women more green - but Michael J. Tarr and graduate student Adrian Nestor say…
The Sociology Of Prayer

The Sociology Of Prayer

In times of economic distress and plenty, ninety percent of Americans pray, more than half of us once a day or more. We pray for big things—to stay healthy, to keep our jobs, and to strengthen our…
A Fragment Theory Of Deja Vu

A Fragment Theory Of Deja Vu

All of us have experienced being in a new place and feeling certain that we have been there before. This mysterious feeling, commonly known as déjà vu, occurs when we feel that a new situation is…
Empty Nest May Benefit Marriage, Says Study

Empty Nest May Benefit Marriage, Says Study

The phrase "empty nest" can conjure up images of sad and lonely parents sitting at home, twiddling their thumbs, waiting for their children to call or visit. However, a new study, reported in…
The Psychology of Sustainable Food

The Psychology of Sustainable Food

Are consumers under too much pressure to be healthy? Has the global financial crisis sidelined the promotion of sustainable food? And how much do consumers actually know or care about the subject?…
Dominant Or Submissive?   Car Grills Tell Us

Dominant Or Submissive? Car Grills Tell Us

No one needs to tell Disney, who brought the likes of Herbie the Love Bug and Lightning McQueen to the big screen, that cars have personalities.   A study co-authored by a Florida State…
Taking A Shower Improves Moral Judgment - Study

Taking A Shower Improves Moral Judgment - Study

The next time you have to make a difficult moral decision, you might think twice about mulling it over in the bath or shower.   New research in Psychological Science has found that the physical…