How to Stop Your Smartphone from Hurting Your Health
You can manage your technology use to protect your health and happiness.
World Happiness Report Finds That People Are Feeling Worse
Negative emotions are rising around the world, and the United States is struggling.
What the Struggle for Gay Rights Teaches Us about Bridging Differences
In just a few decades, GLBT+ rights moved from the margins to the mainstream. Here's why.
Thirteen Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify human strengths and virtues.
How to Stop Romantic Comedies from Ruining Your Love Life
Romantic comedies create unrealistic expectations, but we don't have to buy into them.
How Phones Compromise Our Ability to Connect
A new study shows that when people are on their phones, they smile less, affecting their ability to connect with others.
How to Avoid the Social Media Outrage Trap
Here are six ways to keep your head when the Internet loses it.
How the Media Can Help Prevent Mass Shootings
Sensationalized TV coverage of mass shootings may encourage more of them.
How to Stop Your Smartphone from Hurting Your Health
You can manage your technology use to protect your health and happiness.
World Happiness Report Finds That People Are Feeling Worse
Negative emotions are rising around the world, and the United States is struggling.
Are Social Media Driving Political Polarization?
Battles rage on Facebook and Twitter—but their influence on real-world politics is subtler than you might think.
What the Struggle for Gay Rights Teaches Us about Bridging Differences
In just a few decades, GLBT+ rights moved from the margins to the mainstream. Here's why.
Three Risks of Too Much Screen Time for Teens
You probably know that technology overuse may be damaging. But do you know why?
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2018
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
What Happens When Political Opponents Learn to Work Together?
Projects like Wikipedia are bringing diverse people together to work on shared goals—and scientists are studying the results.
How to Avoid the Social Media Outrage Trap
Here are six ways to keep your head when the Internet loses it.