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Plans to close public schools are raising concerns about student safety in several major cities. But if the cities heed lessons from social science, they may be able to keep a difficult situation from getting even worse.
In an excerpt from his new book, psychologist Louis Cozolino applies the lessons of social neuroscience to the classroom.
New studies reveal how racism hurts health. But they also show how having the right attitude can mitigate bad effects.
A recent New York Times column suggests we have no choice but to ignore or excise racist imagery in children's books. But Jeremy Adam Smith offers another way, guided by research.
Does identifying as "White" predict negative attitudes towards diversity? That depends on how conscious you are of power, says new research.
Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains what a new study on racial bias means for the presidential election.
Does empathy lead to altruism? The New York Times columnist gets it wrong.
What UC Berkley's College Republicans get wrong about racism and colorblindness.
Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains how to make sense of conflicting scientific evidence.
A new study suggests we can keep our prejudices in check by trying to see the world through someone else's eyes.
Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains how to confront negative experiences without letting our emotions overwhelm us.
Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains the science behind a recent White House controversy.
Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains why colorblindness doesn't work.
Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains how our cultural backgrounds can skew our opinions and judgments--but realizing this can help overcome tensions between groups.
Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton considers why the top movies seem "whitewashed."
Emma Seppala explains how compassionate workplaces are good for employee health and the corporate bottom line.
A new report finds that fitting work with family isn't just a women's issue. Jeremy Adam Smith offers 10 tips for helping fathers to navigate a changing landscape at home and on the job.
A new study shows how seeking happiness at the right time may be more important than seeking happiness all the time.
A new study finds that training in compassion makes us more altruistic—and explores the neuroscience behind why.
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Compassion evolved as a distinct affective experience whose function is to enable cooperation and protection of those who...
"From Jerusalem to Jericho"
This article on bystander intervention in emergency situations suggests that we are likely to help a “shabbily dressed”...
Center for Investigating Healthy MindsThe Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, runs a state-of-the-art neuroscience...
Northeast Foundation for ChildrenNortheast Foundation for Children is a non-profit educational organization that offers educators the Responsive Classroom...
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How to Train the Compassionate Brain
Mind & Body | May 23, 2013
Here’s How Much You Love Humanity
Big Ideas | May 21, 2013
World Peace and Other 4th Grade Achievements
Education | May 21, 2013
Can You Run Out of Empathy?
Big Ideas | May 20, 2013
Failure Makes You a Winner
Family & Couples | May 20, 2013
Free the Mind: Hope after Trauma
Mind & Body | May 17, 2013
Five Ways to Cultivate Gratitude at Work
Work & Career | May 16, 2013
Six Tips for Making the Leap to Meaningful Work
Work & Career | May 15, 2013
