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Study: Men’s Biceps Predict Their Political Ideologies


Political Motivations May Have Evolutionary Links to Physical Strength

Men’s upper-body strength predict their political opinions on economic redistribution, according to new research published in Psychological Science. ... More>


Fierce beliefs: built on ignorance


When Deciding How to Bet, Less Detailed Information May Be Better

People are worse at predicting whether a sports team will win, lose, or tie when they bet on the final score than when they bet on the overall outcome. ... More>


When Voting, Political Preferences Outweigh the Evidence

Supporters of a political measure are more influenced by their initial preferences than cold, hard evidence suggesting that the measure won’t go their way. ... More>