Why women – including feminists – are still attracted to ‘benevolently sexist’ men
Pelin Gül, Iowa State University and Tom R. Kupfer, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
If a man offers to help a woman with her heavy suitcase or...
Are today’s white kids less racist than their grandparents?
Margaret Hagerman, Mississippi State University
In America’s children, we often see hope for a better future, especially when it comes to reducing racism.
Each new generation...
Federal funding for higher ed comes with strings attached, but is still worth it
Jason Alix Coupet, North Carolina State University
When nonprofit colleges and universities get federal funding for research and to support students, do government regulations make...
The friendship of Michelle Obama and George W. Bush strikes a hopeful, important chord
Richard Gunderman, Indiana University
Earlier this month, a video showing George Bush passing candy to Michelle Obama at the funeral of John McCain went viral....
6 questions you can ask a loved one to help screen for suicide risk
Andres Pumariega, University of Florida
Suicide rates in the United States have increased by 25-30 percent since 1999. This is particularly true for youth ages...
Battles over patriotism, Pledge of Allegiance in schools span a century
Randall Curren, University of Rochester and Charles Dorn, Bowdoin College
When a California school principal called controversial quarterback Colin Kaepernick an “anti-American thug” for his...
Chronic pain after trauma may depend on what stress gene variation you carry
Sarah Linnstaedt, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Unfortunately, almost every individual in the world will experience at least one traumatic event, such as...
It’s 2018. Do you know where your medical records are?
Bita A. Kash, Texas A&M University and Stephen L. Jones, Cornell University
Can you imagine a future where the question “Did you bring a...
