Scientists dressed up as Batman had an unexpected effect on local residents

What would you do if you saw Batman on the subway? Surprisingly, seeing someone dressed as the Caped Crusader has an effect ...
New York Post

Dressing up as Batman makes subway commuters act like everyday superheroes: study

Dressing up as Batman makes subway commuters treat each other more nicely, a recent study from Italy found — in a victory for everyday superheroics sure to make the Joker frown. Milan-based ...
Den Of Geek

Study Finds Batman Is Weirdly Good at Making People Polite

Holy altruism, Batman! A new study suggests that when someone dressed as the Dark Knight enters the monotony of our day-to-day lives, we start acting better toward the people around us. Researchers in ...