Fox News: GGSC Fellow Study is “Junk”
By Jeremy Adam Smith | December 30, 2011New media coverage of our research ranges from the helpful to the political.
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Notes on Being Human
By Jason Marsh | March 26, 2012A report from the frontiers of human consciousness and connection.
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Is that Stranger Trustworthy? You’ll Know in 20 seconds
By Yasmin Anwar | November 15, 2011New research co-authored by the GGSC's Dacher Keltner suggests we can instinctively detect whether a stranger is inclined to kindness.
The Limits of David Brooks’ “Limits of Empathy”
By Jason Marsh | October 4, 2011Does empathy lead to altruism? The New York Times columnist gets it wrong.
All You Need is Love (and Meditation)
By Kelly Erickson | July 27, 2011Highlights from the last two days of the 2nd World Congress on Positive Psychology.
Dispatches from the Frontiers of Happiness
By Kelly Erickson | July 25, 2011Highlights from the first half of the 2nd World Congress on Positive Psychology.
Is Happiness Overrated?
By Jason Marsh | May 17, 2011The founder of positive psychology zeroes in on what really matters.
Is Gross National Happiness Next?
By Jason Marsh | May 2, 2011New momentum for governments' efforts to track the happiness of their citizens.
Should Lottery Winners Share with Their Colleagues?
By Jason Marsh | April 1, 2011Greater Good's Jason Marsh writes on CNN.com that sharing the latest Mega Millions jackpot might bring the winners more happiness than keeping the prize all to themselves.
Fake Smiles May Be Bad for Your Health
By Jason Marsh | February 22, 2011A new study suggests how our facial expressions affect our happiness.
Happy: The Movie
By Jason Marsh | February 16, 2011Sneak preview of new documentary on the science of happiness.
Taming the Tiger Mother
By Jason Marsh | January 27, 2011Christine Carter discusses "tiger mother" Amy Chua's book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, on CBS Sunday Morning.
Dacher Keltner on BloggingheadsTV with Robert Wright
By Jason Marsh | January 15, 2011Greater Good's executive editor discusses the science of touch, awe, oxytocin, and more.
Roots of Empathy on CNN
By Jason Marsh | December 10, 2010The Canadian emotional literacy program gets such much-deserved national coverage in the U.S.
Christine Carter on Teaching Kids Gratitude
By Jason Marsh | November 24, 2010A Q&A with our parenting expert.
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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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