Greater Good

Results from the Greater Good Science Center's "Love of Humanity" quiz.

It's the givers, not the takers, who thrive the most in business, argues a new book.

Adam Grant's research shows that "givers" rise to the top of the success ladder. Here's how you can make giving a way of life.

A new study suggests mindfulness meditation can help us overcome the "bystander effect."

A new study reveals how our frame of mind shapes our sense of right and wrong.

A new study finds that helping others gives you a health boost.

New research shows that adolescents who volunteer decrease their risk for heart disease.

Many of us assume that we only have so much compassion to spare. But research says we can build our capacity to alleviate suffering.

Qualities like gender, ethnicity, and nationality tend to define us more than being human. What happens when we try to identify with all of humanity?

The most surprising, provocative, and inspiring findings published this past year.

Research suggests that experiencing awe helps kids focus less on themselves and more on the world around them.

Why SEL is a necessity for children of every background.

What Mitt Romney’s “47 percent” video reveals about the links between inequality, compassion, and happiness.

A new book argues that markets have a place—but it's not in hospitals, daycare centers, schools, or families.

A new study finds that our first, quickest impulse is to cooperate, not compete.

Tips for keeping cool and being kind to yourself, even in the midst of a stressful situation.

Back-to-school tips: Research-based steps teachers can take to prime their students for kindness.

A slideshow illustrating a dozen research-tested happiness activities you can start practicing today.

A new study is the first to show that kids get a happiness boost from sacrificing for others, suggesting our strong inclinations for altruism.

More and more educators are helping kids develop empathy—and a recent contest highlights some of the most inspiring projects.

A new study suggests even toddlers are motivated by compassion rather than the desire to get credit for good deeds.

Five ways to raise kind and compassionate kids.

We all have an inner hero, argues Philip Zimbardo. Here's how to find it.

Adam Grant's research shows that "givers" rise to the top of the success ladder. Here's how you can make giving a way of life.

A new study suggests mindfulness meditation can help us overcome the "bystander effect."

Robert Emmons offers everyday tips for living a life of gratitude.

A slideshow illustrating a dozen research-tested happiness activities you can start practicing today.

Need some motivation for practicing gratitude this Thanksgiving? Robert Emmons, the world's leading scientific expert on gratitude, reveals why gratitude is good for our bodies, our minds, and our relationships.

New research suggests that once you start doing nice things for other people, you might not want to stop.

A new study finds that helping others gives you a health boost.

The most surprising, provocative, and inspiring findings published this past year.

A new study finds that training in compassion makes us more altruistic—and explores the neuroscience behind why.

Jason Marsh and Jill Suttie offer added incentives to get into the holiday spirit.

A new study reveals how our frame of mind shapes our sense of right and wrong.

A new study suggests EI can be used for evil as well as good.

Tips for keeping cool and being kind to yourself, even in the midst of a stressful situation.

Results from the Greater Good Science Center's "Love of Humanity" quiz.

Research suggests that experiencing awe helps kids focus less on themselves and more on the world around them.

Many of us assume that we only have so much compassion to spare. But research says we can build our capacity to alleviate suffering.

Jack Kornfield shares extraordinary stories of forgiveness--and explains how the next story could be yours.

Why SEL is a necessity for children of every background.

Back-to-school tips: Research-based steps teachers can take to prime their students for kindness.

Fueled by new research, the social-emotional learning movement is building momentum. Is it enough to make American schools change their course?

It's the givers, not the takers, who thrive the most in business, argues a new book.

Tell us how--and enjoy a helper's high.

A new study suggests EI can be used for evil as well as good.

Research suggests that experiencing awe helps kids focus less on themselves and more on the world around them.

What Mitt Romney’s “47 percent” video reveals about the links between inequality, compassion, and happiness.

Fueled by new research, the social-emotional learning movement is building momentum. Is it enough to make American schools change their course?

We all have an inner hero, argues Philip Zimbardo. Here's how to find it.

A recent study suggests that a hunger for status can make us go green.

Two new books explore the far-reaching science of cooperation.

Why SEL is a necessity for children of every background.

The most surprising, provocative, and inspiring findings published this past year.

Back-to-school tips: Research-based steps teachers can take to prime their students for kindness.

A recent study suggests that our social connections inspire altruism.

A recent study suggests how teachers can promote kindness in the classroom, not competition.

Jack Kornfield shares extraordinary stories of forgiveness--and explains how the next story could be yours.

A review of Braintrust: What Neuroscience Tells Us about Morality.

Want to live a longer, healthier life? Stephen G. Post explains how to reap the benefits of practicing altruism.

A new book argues that markets have a place—but it's not in hospitals, daycare centers, schools, or families.

Jason Marsh and Jill Suttie offer added incentives to get into the holiday spirit.

Robert Emmons offers everyday tips for living a life of gratitude.

Tips for keeping cool and being kind to yourself, even in the midst of a stressful situation.

New research suggests that once you start doing nice things for other people, you might not want to stop.

Empathy is the bedrock of our relationships with others, says Rick Hanson. Here's how to practice it.

The most surprising, provocative, and inspiring findings published this past year.

Robert Emmons offers everyday tips for living a life of gratitude.

Need some motivation for practicing gratitude this Thanksgiving? Robert Emmons, the world's leading scientific expert on gratitude, reveals why gratitude is good for our bodies, our minds, and our relationships.

In one troubled city, researchers and community members are working together to boost altruism among adolescents. What can their project teach other communities facing hard times?

A slideshow illustrating a dozen research-tested happiness activities you can start practicing today.

What Mitt Romney’s “47 percent” video reveals about the links between inequality, compassion, and happiness.

Research suggests that experiencing awe helps kids focus less on themselves and more on the world around them.

Tips for keeping cool and being kind to yourself, even in the midst of a stressful situation.

We all have an inner hero, argues Philip Zimbardo. Here's how to find it.

Jason Marsh and Jill Suttie offer added incentives to get into the holiday spirit.

Back-to-school tips: Research-based steps teachers can take to prime their students for kindness.

Jack Kornfield shares extraordinary stories of forgiveness--and explains how the next story could be yours.

New research suggests that once you start doing nice things for other people, you might not want to stop.

A new study is the first to show that kids get a happiness boost from sacrificing for others, suggesting our strong inclinations for altruism.

Why SEL is a necessity for children of every background.

Want to live a longer, healthier life? Stephen G. Post explains how to reap the benefits of practicing altruism.

A new study suggests EI can be used for evil as well as good.

Many of us assume that we only have so much compassion to spare. But research says we can build our capacity to alleviate suffering.

It's a time of giving. But can we make giving a way of life, all year round?

A recent study suggests how teachers can promote kindness in the classroom, not competition.

More and more educators are helping kids develop empathy—and a recent contest highlights some of the most inspiring projects.

A recent study suggests that our social connections inspire altruism.