“Doing Science,” Rather than “Being Scientists,” More Engaging to Girls

Asking young girls to "do science" leads them to show greater persistence in science activities than does asking them to "be scientists," finds a new psychology study by researchers at New York University and Princeton University.

Young Children Police Group Members at Personal Cost

How do young children punish bad actors who haven't harmed them directly? The results of a five-year experiment provide an answer, and shed light on the human underpinnings of justice and morality.