Research: Children Of Judges May Influence Court Decisions
It's been suspected that judges are swayed by their personal beliefs and affiliations. An analysis found that judges become more likely to rule in "pro-feminist" ways if the judges have daughters.
View ArticleWhat's In A Grunt — Or A Sigh, Or A Sob? Depends On Where You Hear It
Transcript MELISSA BLOCK, HOST: From NPR news this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Melissa Block.ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: And I'm Robert Siegel. Hear a laugh, you know someone's happy. Hear a sob, you know...
View Article6 Decades Of Research Examines Prisoners Of War
Transcript LINDA WERTHEIMER, HOST: The Taliban's recent release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has prompted a firestorm of political debate. Bergdahl was captured by the Taliban after he wandered away from his...
View ArticleHow To Sell Green Products To The Self-Regarding Consumer
Transcript STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: When consumers think about green products, they often face a dilemma - that car that uses less gasoline or a more efficient refrigerator tends to cost more. Buyers have...
View ArticleSafety Feature For Pedestrians Has Undesired Consequence
New analysis finds that the countdown clocks telling pedestrians how much time they have to cross the intersection actually increase traffic crashes.
View ArticleSome Parole Requirements Could Be Increasing The Crime Rate
Prisoners who are released invariably make it back to the areas where they came from. Does this have a positive or negative effect on crime? Research triggered by Hurricane Katrina offers insight.
View ArticleWhen Work Becomes A Haven From Stress At Home
In the land that came up with the phrase "Thank God it's Friday," and a restaurant chain to capitalize on the sense of relief many feel as the work week ends, researchers made an unusual finding in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
As Millions Of People Fast For Ramadan, Does The Economy Suffer?
Copyright 2014 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.
View ArticleWhy We Think Ignorance Is Bliss, Even When It Hurts Our Health
Medical tests are rarely a pleasant experience, especially if you're worried that something could be seriously wrong. That's true even though we know that regular screenings and tests often help...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Parking Behavior May Reflect Economic Drive
Copyright 2014 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.Transcript DAVID GREENE, HOST: OK, what you're about to hear might make you think very differently next time you park your car. And maybe...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Poor Don't Always Benefit From Democracy, Mortality Rates Show
Copyright 2014 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.Transcript AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: The U.S. government expends huge amounts of money and effort trying to spread democracy around the world....
View ArticleWhat's In A Name? It Could Matter If You're Writing To Your Lawmaker
In recent years, social scientists have tried to find out whether important decisions are shaped by subtle biases. They've studied recruiters as they decide whom to hire. They've studied teachers,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fear Of Blowing Big Calls May Affect How Umpires Do Their Jobs
Copyright 2014 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.
View ArticleWhy Your Brain Wants To Help One Child In Need — But Not Millions
Why do people sometimes give generously to a cause — and other times give nothing at all?That's a timely question, because humanitarian groups fighting the Ebola outbreak need donations from people in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Study Shows Long-Term Benefits Of Welfare Program
Copyright 2014 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Invasive Surgery May Motivate Patients To Adopt Healthier Behaviors
Copyright 2014 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.Transcript STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: If you ever get surgery, you will want to know how effective the procedure is going to be. Is it going to fix...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why Our Feelings Toward Some African-Americans Change On MLK Day
Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.Transcript DAVID GREENE, HOST: We will be celebrating the life of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this Monday. This is also a time...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why NFL Teams Should Reconsider Giving Coaches The Heave-Ho
Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.
View ArticleClik here to view.
How Do You Get People To Work Harder? Keep The Reward A Secret
Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Students' Work Ethic Affected By Peer Groups, Desire To Be Popular
Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.Transcript STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: We have research this morning on what may stop some students from succeeding in school. To be more precise, it...
View Article