science
Show up for work early, and you’re a go-getter. Make the coffee, and you’re a hero. Bring donuts once in a while, and suddenly everyone loves you. But what happens if you show up late and work late? Too bad—your manager might hate you, even if you spend your time … Read More
Tall men have a lot going for them. They get paid more, women find them more attractive, and they tend to win US presidential elections. There is one area, however, where tall men lose: mortality. The taller you are, the sooner you’re likely to die. That’s the gist of a … Read More
In a study you’d think was commissioned by the Vatican (but wasn’t), researchers have found that the more a person watches porn, the more likely they are to have a positive view of extramarital affairs. The study, published in Psychology of Popular Media, surveyed nearly three hundred married adults (researchers … Read More
If you’ve ever spent time with a down-on-their-luck gambler, you’ve probably heard about how they were “due” for a win. Gamblers have a couple of foolish beliefs that explain a lot of their behaviour. When they’re losing, they commit “gambler’s fallacy” and think that with all their bad luck, they’re … Read More
You think you already know the answer, right? Draw too quick and she’s bound to be disappointed. Well, not quite. According to a new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, women are more likely to be disappointed when a man spends all his time focused on preventing ejaculation—thus … Read More
