Superhero Simulations Make People More Altruistic

A new study published on Wednesday has found that people who experience superhero simulations, such as through the virtual reality video games used in the study, will act significantly more altruistic that people who have not experience such simulations. The full study can be read at PLOSOne.org, and a summary can be read at AdelaideNow.com.

Comic Book Commentary and Anti-Bully Superheroes

Urban Times has an interesting article about how graphic novels have been used for social and political commentary over the years, which can be read here.

Some children in New York won an Anti-Bullying contests featuring a child superhero called Super Nice Guy explaining why bullying is wrong to two bullies, which you can watch below. You can read more about the contest and the contestants here.