When 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 ArticleAs Millions Of People Fast For Ramadan, Does The Economy Suffer?
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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 ArticleParking 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 ArticleThe 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 ArticleFear Of Blowing Big Calls May Affect How Umpires Do Their Jobs
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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 ArticleStudy Shows Long-Term Benefits Of Welfare Program
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View ArticleInvasive 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...
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