Grandparents influence location decisions and often keep moms in the workforce.

Their well-being tends to suffer and so may their performance.

Probably up to a point, but relative income matters more.

Photos can enhance your experience, so long as they don't get in the way of the experience itself and you're not solely planning to share them.

Experiences make us happier, more grateful, and less susceptible to unfavorable comparisons.

Yes, especially among black and Latino students.

Lower earners may suffer, but the gender gap narrows.

Probably not on average in the U.S., and for low-SES students it depends on the context.

Yes, but their personality probably matters more than their grades.

Yes, it helps to be on top.

Yes, a significant relationship exists between the first industry and long-term earnings.

Not necessarily, but more research is needed.

No. It increases murder, especially unplanned ones.

Male and female collaborations decreased – women’s overall productivity fell.

There is some evidence it plays a role, but studies are limited.

Probably yes.

Probably yes on average as of the mid-2010s.

It has a diverse impact: whites gain, and minority groups lose out.

Yes, it does.

Nonviolence appears more effective in at least the majority of situations.

Yes, but their effectiveness depends on the subsidy design.

Municipally subsidized housing does not increase crime.

Yes, which likely hurts women's chances on the job market.

No, it is not.

Yes. But do they understand how to use evidence? Not always.

For a few policies, probably yes. Otherwise the research is inconclusive.

Yes, certainly in the richest and largest cities, possibly not elsewhere.

It's definitely more dangerous than driving, but the exact risk is unknown.

Turmeric probably helps treat several illnesses.

Probably not, but the evidence is still mixed.

Hard to say, but some kind of increase is likely.

Yes, says a modest but consistent body of research.

Yes, unless you live in a coal dependent region.

No. Interdisciplinary PhDs face a wage penalty on average.

No. Women get less credit.

People look at faces and the center early. Then objects that feel closer and high contrast.

We really don't know.

Probably not much, but the evidence is very weak.

Cameras in particular may curb idea generation.

Yes, many of us are.

Yes, but the effects may be small.

No, there are far better approaches to assessing personality in the workplace.

Not in the long term, but it may provide some congestion relief in the short term.

Yes, the first few responses to online posts set the tone, for better or worse.

Yes, newcomers are more likely to participate when comments are civil and moderated.

Yes, they bias readers' evaluations.

Yes, but real names aren't a panacea.

No, they make it worse.

No. They may even commit fewer crimes than natives.

Europeans prefer asylum-seekers that are the most employable, in need, and like them.

Hardly. Most natives will be better off long-term, if anything.

In some cases, but not on average.

They probably increase school-level segregation, but the rest depends on the locality.

Yes, significantly. If you have one, turn it on every time you cook.

Yes, gas stoves release high levels of harmful pollutants.

Start with supportive policies, then make leave a cultural norm.

Slightly more, even after they're back at work.

Reading to kids from a tablet seems just as good as print.

It seems to disrupt their sleep and cognitive development, but the evidence is weak.

Probably, but it's hard to prove causality.

Performance pay increases effort on individual tasks with observable outputs.

There's no good evidence that shoe type matters, so choose something comfortable.

They rarely achieve their ultimate goals and can make matters worse.

It helps to demand smaller concessions from friendlier targets.

Probably a little, but it's not clear why.

It can increase anxiety and depression by fostering unfavorable social comparisons and envy.

Yes, eat extra carbs for about two days so you don't hit the wall.

Recognition can boost employees' effort, but awards that violate workplace norms might backfire.

Not in the short term, but employees might see long-term benefits.

Remote workers are less likely to be promoted, but COVID might change that.

No, it's harder for remote teams to coordinate and share information.

It boosts productivity on individual tasks, but might hurt teamwork.

Flexible, optional WFH policies tend to make employees happier with their jobs.

Not necessarily. It prevents discriminatory application screening, but can undermine DEI efforts.

They do if they sound genuine, but shallow statements can backfire.

Workers place the same value on WFH now as before the pandemic.

Yes, even one-off sessions can reduce bias.

Go cameras-off. Video causes fatigue and increases cognitive load.

Yes, but hiring women into remote roles might improve diversity while worsening inequality.