Can We Raise Kids to Feel Empathy for Nature?
A new study suggests that encouraging children to empathize with nature could influence their attitudes about the environment.
Can Forgiveness Help You Be More Resilient as a Parent?
A new study finds benefits to forgiveness for mothers of children with disabilities.
Feeling Appreciated at Home Affects Our Work Life
A new study finds that leaders who reflect on gratitude they receive at home are more supportive and helpful to their employees.
To Live Longer, Find Your Purpose in Life
A new study suggests that a sense of purpose may be more important to our longevity than life satisfaction.
Can We Ease Loneliness With a Little Gratitude?
A new study suggests that people who give thanks tend to feel less disconnected from others.
How Films Can Expand Our Circle of Empathy
A new study finds that after watching Just Mercy, people became more supportive of criminal justice reform.
Research-Tested Ways to Preserve Democracy
A new "megastudy" tested 25 tools and practices that can help counter anti-democratic attitudes and partisan animosity in politics.
How an Altruistic Doctor Could Help You Stay Healthy
A new study finds that when doctors are focused on patients' needs over profits, patients save money and get better care.
Your Happiness Calendar for January 2025
This month, start the year with kindness.
Where Do We Go From Here?
In the wake of the 2024 election, our contributors weigh in on what we can do now to preserve our well-being and our democracy.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2024
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
Our Favorite Books of 2024
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Happiness Calendar for Educators for January 2025
This month, foster connection and understanding in your school with daily tips from the Greater Good Science Center.
What’s Giving Us Hope Right Now?
Researchers, nonprofit leaders, and other experts share what keeps them optimistic about a better future for American society.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2024
We round up the most-read and highly rated Greater Good articles from the past year.
In Memory of Three Great Psychologists We Lost This Year
Greater Good honors Frans de Waal, Daniel Kahneman, and Philip Zimbardo.