Are millennials delusional?
New research suggests that members of "Generation Me" are warped by a profound sense of entitlement
Thursday, May 2, 2013 6:25 PM UTC 170Social Pacific Standard, millennials
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Do atheists secretly believe in God?
A Finnish study suggests that non-believers become emotionally aroused when daring God to harm their loved ones
Saturday, Apr 27, 2013 12:00 PM UTC 213Life Pacific Standard, Atheism
Can yoga boost your immune system?
New research suggests that practicing yoga produces internal changes on a genetic level
Friday, Apr 26, 2013 4:42 PM UTCLife Pacific Standard, Yoga, RNA, oslo
End of the dollar menu?
Value meals aren't just bad for your cholesterol, they're taking a toll on their franchises' bottom lines
Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 8:18 PM UTC 13Business Pacific Standard, Fast food
Is mental health seasonal?
New Google-based research suggests that we're happier -- and saner -- in the summer months
Sunday, Apr 21, 2013 3:00 PM UTCTechnology Pacific Standard, Mental health
Men may not understand women after all
A new study reveals that men have trouble reading female facial expressions
Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 8:00 PM UTC 69Life Pacific Standard, Research
How safe can a marathon be?
There have been eight at-marathon attacks since 1994 -- and all of them were likely unavoidable
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 6:41 PM UTCLife Pacific Standard
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a gay comic book superhero
Following reports of Apple blocking a gay-themed issue, we take a look at the history of same-sex love in comics
Saturday, Apr 13, 2013 6:00 PM UTC 11Social Pacific Standard, Comic Books
Study: We’ll lose weight for dough
New research suggests that cash incentives may be the best way to lose pounds -- and slow companies' health costs
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 6:34 PM UTCLife Pacific Standard, Weight Loss
Down with the plastic lunch tray!
Industry reports suggest that ditching the cafeteria mainstay may be one of the best ways to reduce food waste
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 6:50 PM UTCBusiness Pacific Standard, Old Chapel
Study: “Working together” won’t fix climate change
Researchers say the best way to encourage activism is by emphasizing individual, rather than collective, action
Sunday, Apr 7, 2013 1:00 PM UTC 22Social Pacific Standard
Is my cellphone giving me hemorrhoids?
To celebrate the mobile phone's 40th anniversary, we look back on the media's past concerns over its dangers
Thursday, Apr 4, 2013 4:37 PM UTCTechnology Pacific Standard, mobile phones
There are no lone inventors
Nikola Tesla's work on AC technology changed the world, but to pretend he was its sole developer is ludicrous
Wednesday, Apr 3, 2013 6:56 PM UTC 14Technology Pacific Standard, Inventions
High school dorks need not despair
Research reveals that students who aren't romantically active often possess superior study skills to those who are
Monday, Apr 1, 2013 7:42 PM UTCLife Pacific Standard, High School
Study: Facebook is being used to spread racism
Frequent users are likely susceptible to negative messages
Sunday, Mar 31, 2013 12:00 PM UTC 16Social Pacific Standard, Facebook
Canada’s healthcare system is dysfunctional, too
New research reveals that its healthcare providers tend to discriminate against the homeless
Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 5:33 PM UTC 23Business Pacific Standard, Health Care
Does studying science make you a better person?
A new study suggests that scientists are more likely to have a strong moral compass than those outside the field
Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 8:00 PM UTC 54Life Pacific Standard, Science, ethics
Literature isn’t as “moody” as it used to be
A new study reveals that contemporary English-language books use less emotionally charged words than ever before
Thursday, Mar 21, 2013 9:45 PM UTCLife Pacific Standard, literature
America has stopped worrying, loves the bomb
A new study reveals that more Americans support the use of nuclear warfare than originally thought
Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 6:50 PM UTCLife Pacific Standard
Doulas can coach low-income women on childbirth
Medicaid could save millions and reduce the risks of complicated births by providing doulas for struggling women
Sunday, Mar 17, 2013 3:00 PM UTCSocial Pacific Standard, Childbirth
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