Matt Alldian

A new study finds that even being assigned to a made-up group with negative stereotypes can hurt test performance if people identify strongly with that group. via The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)

A LessWrong user believes that a 2011 review article exploring the connection between neuroscience and behavioral game theory might help understand human values. via LessWrong

Freakonomics Radio finds NFL expert predictions to be barely more accurate than random chance, favoring past performance over statistical likelihood. via @freakonomics

Nick Sullivan has put together his ideal fall shopping list for men, complete with specific pieces and brands.

Al Jazeera reports breaking news on Israeli strikes in Gaza resulting in dozens of casualties.

A computer science graduate is taking on a 7-day challenge to learn Ruby on Rails and build a web app with Google Maps integration. via Upon my shoulder

Real-time video face substitution technology and its potential for manipulation is discussed, highlighting the work of Jeremy Bailenson at Stanford. via LessWrong

3rd Ward has lowered its membership fees to $29 per month, which now includes over $500 in complimentary passes and credits for classes and facility access. via Brokelyn

Esquire showcases fall fashion trends for men in 2011, featuring brands like Z Zegna and Gucci. via Esquire.

A man causes chaotic scenes when he attaches a chin-up bar to an escalator handrail.

via xkcd.com

National Geographic explores teenage risk-taking and how it relates to adolescent brain development, arguing that teenagers weigh risks versus rewards differently than adults.

via Mind Hacks

Researchers examining factors contributing to weight gain found that the decline in smoking had the largest effect, explaining about 2% of the increase. via Freakonomics.