Seven Insights to Help You Make Sense of Gun Violence
Research can help us understand why guns are killing more Americans—and what we can do to stop it.
Ten Films that Highlight the Best in Humanity
Forget the Oscars. With the Greater Goodies, we're honoring movies from the past year that exemplify forgiveness, resilience, empathy, and…
Episode 4: Why Laughing is Good for You
What should you do when you thought you had it all—but find out you've had it all wrong? Discover how this episode's Happiness Guinea Pig…
Episode 3: How to Fall in Love with Anyone
Can 36 questions help you fall in love—and stay in love? Best-selling author Kelly Corrigan tries a research-proven technique to feel…
What “The Good Place” Says about Good and Evil
Here is what the NBC series looks like when we watch it through the lens of the science of a meaningful life.
How to Mobilize Men Against Sexual Harassment
Many forces undermine efforts to help men to empathize with women and speak out against harassment and assault. Here are some ideas for…
The Surprisingly Boring Truth about Millennials and Narcissism
We’ve stereotyped the younger generation as self-absorbed—but behind the headlines lies a nuanced scientific debate.
The Most Inspiring Moments from 2017
We remember acts of self-sacrifice, compassion, heroism, and forgiveness from the past year.
Ten Films that Highlight the Best in Humanity
Forget the Oscars. With the Greater Goodies, we're honoring movies from the past year that exemplify forgiveness, resilience, empathy, and…
The Top 10 Strategies for Reducing Prejudice
To greet the new year, Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton provides the best research-based tips for overcoming our differences.
How Smartphones Are Killing Conversation
A Q&A with MIT professor Sherry Turkle about her new book, Reclaiming Conversation.
Four Lessons from “Inside Out” to Discuss With Kids
The new Pixar film has moved viewers young and old to take a look inside their own minds.
Seven Insights to Help You Make Sense of Gun Violence
Research can help us understand why guns are killing more Americans—and what we can do to stop it.
Episode 3: How to Fall in Love with Anyone
Can 36 questions help you fall in love—and stay in love? Best-selling author Kelly Corrigan tries a research-proven technique to feel…
Six Tips for Reading Emotions in Text Messages
Text messaging can breed disastrous misunderstandings between people. Here’s how to stop that from happening.
Can the Science of Purpose Help Explain White Supremacy?
A sense of purpose makes us physically and psychologically stronger. But what if your purpose is hateful and destructive?