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Quesadilla Study: Diners Ignore Calorie Counts

Customer ordering patterns were unchanged after a Mexican-style fast food chain posted the calorie counts of its offerings. Karen Hopkin reports ...

Writing Exercise May Lessen Performance Anxiety's Effects

Students who addressed their performance anxiety in a writing exercise prior to an exam improved their scores, whereas other students who did not engage in the exercise saw their results drop. Christie Nicholson reports ...

Boosting Self-Esteem Trumps Other Pleasures

College students rated getting a good grade or a compliment higher than other, seemingly more pleasurable activities. Karen Hopkin reports....

Device Cancels the Sound and the Feary

A prototype noise-canceling device that silences the dentist's drill could make dental care more appealing. Cynthia Graber reports...

Moon Water Differs from Earth Water

Moon rocks show that lunar water has more heavy hydrogen than does terrestrial water, indicating a cometary origin. Christopher Intagliata reports...

Musical Chills Related To Brain Dopamine Release

The same basic brain chemistry involved in the pleasurable sensations of sex and drugs comes into play with rock & roll (and opera). Karen Hopkin reports...

Drink 'til You're Green

What's worse than a hangover? The environmental impact of your drinking and mine. David Biello reports ...

Women's Tear Contents Lessen Men's Sexual Arousal

Men who smelled tears produced by women who cried from watching a sad film had lower testosterone levels and less physiological arousal than men who smelled a saline solution. Cynthia Graber reports....

What It Means to Forgive

This New Year's as we reflect on our experiences with friends and family we might think about forgiveness, both given and received. Philosopher Charles Griswald provides some guidance. Christie Nicholson reports ...

Another Ellipse around the Sun

The last year took you far--hundreds of millions of miles, in fact. Steve Mirsky reports ...