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.
How Anti-Latino Rhetoric Hurts All Americans
American society would be stronger and safer if it embraced people of all ethnicities, suggest the preliminary results of an on-going study.
Eight Steps to a Happier Vacation
Traveling can be stressful. Can the science of happiness help?
How Does Your Culture Influence the People You Trust?
According to a new study, we're more generous toward people when they express emotions valued by our culture.
How to Turn Stigma about Mental Illness into Compassion
Stephen Hinshaw explores what it meant to be raised by a father with psychosis—and how that experience has informed his work as a psychologist.
Three Greater Good Lessons from the Golden State Warriors
The NBA Champions are a case study in mindfulness, empathy, and cooperation.
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Can the Science of Lying Explain Trump’s Support?
Most people think lying is wrong—unless it’s for a “good” cause. This may explain why Donald Trump gets away with it.
What Solar Eclipses Can Teach Us About Being Human
Psychologist Kate Russo unpacks the human response to a total solar eclipse.
How Anti-Latino Rhetoric Hurts All Americans
American society would be stronger and safer if it embraced people of all ethnicities, suggest the preliminary results of an on-going study.
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.