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Subject: Mary Cain

  • Why we're fascinated by fireworks (Ph.D. edition)

    File under: Obvious.Last week, the Kansas State University media relations department sent out a press release saying that a couple of psychology professors had taken a "look at some reasons behind the fascination with fireworks." We expected some deep insights into the human psyche. What we got instead: Holidays, weddings and birthdays are occasions that tend to bring out the most traditional side of people, said Richard Harris, K-State professor of psychology."This is particularly true if peop

    July 2, 2009