Stories by Lauren F. Friedman

Where are All the Female Geniuses?

Women tend to choose work-life balance rather than the pursuit of eminence—although the choice is not entirely freely made

Where Are All the Female Geniuses?

Women tend to choose work-life balance rather than the pursuit of eminence—although the choice is not entirely freely made

Geniuses: A Timeline

Unusual Flavors Can Dampen Immune Response

The brain can be taught to suppress the body's immune system

Why Some People Say "Sorry" Before Others

Certain character traits influence people's willingness to apologize

Rabble with a Cause: Were the London Riots a Spontaneous Mass Reaction or a Rational Response?

Contrary to popular wisdom, mobs are not mindless. In fact, they act rationally—a characteristic that suggests ways to prevent riots

Schadenfreude: Why the News Corp Phone-Hacking Scandal Makes Some People Smile

FDA Unveils Graphic New Warning Labels for Cigarettes

Why'd He Have to Go and Cry? Weiner's Tears May Have Generated Contempt

People do not always respond kindly to crying, and Rep. Anthony Weiner's tearful confession may be one of those occasions