The Urban-Rural Happiness Gradient
People with higher IQs may be happier in the city; they can adjust to the faster pace and more complex lifestyle there.
Bilinguals Do It Better
Recent research by Katherine Kinzler adds to the plethora of evidence that bilinguals enjoy mental advantages.
The “Model Minority” Myth and the Hidden Discrimination of Asian Americans
Identifying Asian Americans as a "model minority" often erases the continued discrimination faced by Asians in America.
Does More Education Mean Higher Pay?
High school graduation rates sky-rocketed in the 1930s, but as more educated people flooded the job market, pay and opportunities plateaued.
Rethinking College Admissions
It’s news to precisely no one that college admissions still favor the rich. A number of studies in recent years have explored the process.
The Battle Over Sex Ed in Anaheim in the 1960s
The fear of communism seemed inextricably tied to protests over Anaheim's sex ed program in the 1960s.
How Schools Can Better Protect Athletes Suffering From Concussions
An estimated 300,000 sports-related concussions occur in the U.S. annually. Here are some tips schools can use to minimize its impact on students.
Hillary Clinton and Feminism
Hilary Clinton’s political career has long drawn the attention of scholars and pundits alike.
Has Online Dating Resulted in More Successful Marriages?
In studying the demographics of online dating, researchers found that those who met online had a higher chance of staying together in their marriage.
Don’t Fall in Love on OkCupid
More than a decade into OkCupid's existence, sociologists are finding that its widely touted algorithm doesn’t actually help us find romance.