What’s behind our appetite for self-destruction?
Mark Canada, Indiana University and Christina Downey, Indiana University
Each new year, people vow to put an end to self-destructive habits like smoking, overeating or...
The bizarre phenomenon of vacation surprise videos
Jenna Drenten, Loyola University Chicago
Parents have long surprised their kids with a family vacation.
However, the practice of parents recording their kids’ reactions – and...
Gen Z entrepreneurs view higher education as vital to their startups
Eric J. Barron, Pennsylvania State University
Today’s college students – dubbed Generation Z – are beginning to make their mark on the workplace with a...
What the US could learn from Thailand about health care coverage
Joseph Harris, Boston University
The open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) draws to a close on Dec. 15. Yet, recent assaults on...
Why does it feel good to see someone fail?
Shensheng Wang, Emory University
In the Pixar animated film “Inside Out,” most of the plot plays out inside protagonist Riley’s head, where five emotions –...
Schools fall short when it comes to helping students in grief – here’s how...
David Schonfeld, University of Southern California
An adolescent experiences the death of his mother after a lengthy illness.
When I ask what services he would like...
Medicaid work requirements: Where do they stand after the blue wave?
Simon F. Haeder, West Virginia University
The 2018 midterm elections have dealt a significant setback to President Trump’s agenda in the legislative arena.
However, there are...
Can your heart grow three sizes? A doctor reads ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’
Richard Gunderman, Indiana University
At the beginning of Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” the green, pot-bellied, feline-faced Grinch is a bitter, foul-tempered misanthrope...
