Do Mirror Neurons Give Us Empathy?
By Jason Marsh | March 29, 2012Neuroscientist V.S. Ramachandran explains what mirror neurons tell us—and what they don't—about empathy and other skills.
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The Benefits of Introversion
By Jill Suttie | May 15, 2012Do extroverts rule the world? A new book makes the case for some alone time.
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Stress and Self-Compassion
By Jeremy Adam Smith | March 28, 2012Stress is the problem, says Robert Sapolsky. Is Kristin Neff's idea of self-compassion the solution?
Pro-Social Primates
By Jason Marsh | March 28, 2012Yale psychologist Laurie Santos explains why we should get inside monkeys' minds.
Notes on Being Human
By Jason Marsh | March 26, 2012A report from the frontiers of human consciousness and connection.
How to Idealize Your Spouse (Without Being a Fool)
By Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton | March 26, 2012A new study says that there's a right way and a wrong way to put your partner on a pedestal.
Two Views on Trauma
By Jill Suttie | March 23, 2012Is there an upside to trauma? Two new books offer two different perspectives.
Religion and Resilience
By Brylyn Stacy, Bernie Wong | March 23, 2012New research explores whether religious people are happier and why some people bounce back from adversity better than others.
How to Relieve Stress
By Robert M. Sapolsky | March 22, 2012Robert M. Sapolsky explains why stress can become a chronic problem—and how we can reduce the toll it takes on our lives.
Do Babies Know What’s Fair?
By Bernie Wong | March 20, 2012A new study suggests they do, even before they’re two years old.
Could Positive Psychology Have Prevented the Massacre in Afghanistan?
By Jeremy Adam Smith, Jason Marsh | March 18, 2012A new tragedy raises questions over how to respond to high rates of PTSD.
The Emotional Life of Your Brain
By Jill Suttie | March 16, 2012A new book from Richard Davidson and Sharon Begley reveals how to train our brains for health and happiness.
Why You Should Hold the Door Open for Strangers
By Brylyn Stacy, Samuel Sakhai | March 16, 2012New research explains why we cooperate with strangers and why teamwork might do more harm than good.
From Adversity to Advocacy
By Jill Suttie | March 15, 2012More and more research says activism helps people cope with illness and addiction.
The Power of Self-Compassion
By Jason Marsh | March 14, 2012Kristin Neff discusses how self-compassion differs from self-esteem, why self-compassion can be hard for Americans, and the transformative effect it had on her own life--part of Greater Good's podcast series.
Staying Sober through Service
By Jill Suttie | March 13, 2012A researcher finds that helping others might be the secret weapon in the fight against addiction.
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How to Foster Group Creativity
April 11, 2012In the second of a two-part conversation, Imagine author Jonah Lehrer explains how science can help teams become more creative.
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You’re Never Too Old to Build Emotional Intelligence
April 24, 2012A recent study suggests we can learn to regulate and manage our emotions even after we’re reached adulthood.
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How to Relieve Stress
March 22, 2012Robert M. Sapolsky explains why stress can become a chronic problem—and how we can reduce the toll it takes on our lives.
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Five Lessons in Human Goodness from “The Hunger Games”
April 18, 2012The plot of the new film sounds cynical. But it reveals a surprising amount about the science of human goodness.
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Lessons in Creativity from Caine’s Arcade
May 1, 2012The latest viral video sensation is more than a portrait of a cute and creative kid. It's a guide to how we can nurture kids' imagination.
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How to Heal the Angry Brain
May 8, 2012A new book reveals how understanding the way your brain works can help you control anger and aggression.
How to Keep Your Child Safe (and Happy) Online, Part 1
May 14, 2012Tips for helping kids navigate the social media minefield
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When is Stress Good for You?
Combining wit with deep knowledge, Robert Sapolsky explains the optimal amount of stress.
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