What Makes Human Touch So Special?
Despite how advanced robots have become, getting them to feel the way humans do is an incredibly complex challenge.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2025
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
Our Favorite Books of 2025
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
The Science of Forgiveness: Why Letting Go Heals Your Brain
We all carry emotional baggage. But what if holding on to that pain is hurting you more than the person who caused it?
Greater Good Resources for Thriving Over the Holidays
We gathered articles that explore holiday stress management, managing conflict, picking gifts, making resolutions, and more.
Can Loving Yourself and Others Protect Your Health?
Research suggests that seeing our spiritual connections to others could protect us from disease and promote public health.
How Relationships Feed Your Brain
A new book explains the many ways our brains are optimized to take advantage of relationships.
Happiness Break: How to Be Your Own Best Friend
Show yourself real self-kindness in less than 10 minutes with this self-compassion break guided by psychologist Kristin Neff.