Studies and Analyses
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Great Depression Spurred Great Creativity
“If it’s true that adversity and hardship can bring out creativity,” said Miles Orvell, professor of English and American studies at Temple University, “then…
Why the 'Perfect' Body isn't Always Perfect
Having an imperfect body may come with some substantial benefits, according to a new article in the December issue of Current Anthropology.The hormones that…
Study Helps Explain the Current Economic Crisis
Politicians have an incentive to act in ways that benefit their re-election possibilities, and this means they may support policies and regulatory practices…
Myth about "dirty old men" supported by science
Research in the theory of evolution includes a number of accepted theories about how men and women choose their partners. Among the more established ones is…
Strikes in Spain fall when the economy falters
Although Spain still has the highest rate of industrial conflicts in Europe, the number of days each salaried employee spends on strike has fallen by more than…
Alcohol During Adolescence Leads to Alcohol Tolerance Later in Life
Baylor researchers found that the alcohol a person might ingest when they are between 12 and 20, even at moderate doses, can alter brain and liver function,…