Julie Beck

Julie Beck is an associate editor at The Atlantic, where she covers health.

Who’s Afraid of a Cluster of Holes? 16 Percent of People

Who’s Afraid of a Cluster of Holes? 16 Percent of People

The first peer-reviewed research on the increasingly Internet-famous disorder More »

Study: Small-Balled Dads Are the Best Dads

Study: Small-Balled Dads Are the Best Dads

Testicle size is inversely correlated with parental nurturing. More »

The Trouble With a Public 40-Day Dating Experiment

The Trouble With a Public 40-Day Dating Experiment

40 Days of Dating never really felt real until it was over. More »

Married to a Doll: Why One Man Advocates Synthetic Love

Married to a Doll: Why One Man Advocates Synthetic Love

Davecat lives with his wife and mistress, both dolls, and thinks synthetic partners are ideal for those who don't want to deal with humans' inconsistencies. More »

Study: Generosity Is More Evolutionarily Advantageous Than Selfishness

Study: Generosity Is More Evolutionarily Advantageous Than Selfishness

The Prisoner’s Dilemma is the gift that keeps on giving, to researchers More »

Study: Boyfriends Insecure, Wish to Hoard Success for Themselves

Study: Boyfriends Insecure, Wish to Hoard Success for Themselves

Men felt worse about themselves and the future of their relationships in the face of a female partner’s success. More »

Study: People May Naturally Be Lovers or Haters

Study: People May Naturally Be Lovers or Haters

A personality trait called "dispositional attitude" can predict whether people will like or dislike something new. More »

Measles Outbreak Traced to Church Critical of Vaccines

Measles Outbreak Traced to Church Critical of Vaccines

The church is linked to televangelist Kenneth Copeland, who has questioned the safety of vaccines on his show. More »

Study: Disgusting Sweaty Palms Sometimes Help With Business Deals

Study: Disgusting Sweaty Palms Sometimes Help With Business Deals

For those who already like negotiating, physical arousal can give an advantage. For those who don’t, it’s better to stay relaxed. More »

Study: Less Time at the Office Doesn't Make People Happier

Study: Less Time at the Office Doesn't Make People Happier

Shortening the workweek didn't improve people's job or life satisfaction. More »

Study: How to Feel Less Ashamed of the Embarrassing Things We Buy

Study: How to Feel Less Ashamed of the Embarrassing Things We Buy

Just buying more items won't do—the overall composition of the shopping basket matters. More »

Budweiser Is the Drink of Choice for People Who End Up in the ER

Budweiser Is the Drink of Choice for People Who End Up in the ER

Beer and malt liquor were the most likely precursors for a hospital visit More »

Study: Near-Death Experiences Might Just Be Brain Fireworks

Study: Near-Death Experiences Might Just Be Brain Fireworks

In a recent experiment, rats' brain activity surged as they approached death. More »

When Nostalgia Was a Disease

When Nostalgia Was a Disease

Cures ranged from sending sufferers home to threatening them with pain and terror—but some treatments contained sound advice. More »

Plastic Surgery May Not Actually Make You Prettier

Plastic Surgery May Not Actually Make You Prettier

The average increase in a person’s rated attractiveness after facial cosmetic surgery was 0.08 on a scale of 1 to 10. More »

Study: Feeling Left Out Makes People Take Financial Risks

Study: Feeling Left Out Makes People Take Financial Risks

When excluded from social groups, people turn to money to fill the holes in their hearts. More »

The Psychology of Home: Why Where You Live Means So Much

The Psychology of Home: Why Where You Live Means So Much

There's a reason why the first thing we often ask someone when we meet them, right after we learn their name, is "where's home for you?" More »

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