How Laughter Brings Us Together
New research suggests that people who laugh together like each other more.
How to Overcome Stress by Seeing Other People’s Joy
If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, don’t cut yourself off from other people, says Kelly McGonigal. Instead, double down on your…
How Awe Brings People Together
A series of experiments suggest that awe causes us to have a smaller sense of self, which shapes our social networks in positive ways.
Why We Made Greater Good Accessible to Users with Disabilities
Many improvements to the new Greater Good won't even be noticed by the majority of users.
Why Is It So Hard to Change People’s Minds?
Our opinions are often based in emotion and group affiliation, not facts. Here’s how to engage productively when things get heated.
What Happens to Your Social Network When You Die?
A new study suggests that online social networks become more active after someone dies, which may help in the healing process.
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How Teachers Can Help Immigrant Kids Feel Safe
Many children feel threatened by anti-immigrant rhetoric. Here's how educators can inform and support their students.
How Students Benefit from School Diversity
A complex new study strengthens the case for racially balanced schools—and uncovers additional advantages for students of all ethnicities.