Drug Addiction, Social Connection, and the Brain
A new study of opioids reveals a tie between drug addiction and social connection.
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.
What Makes a Political Apology Seem Sincere?
When is a political apology likely to be well-received? A new study explores the contributing factors.
Which Factors Shape Our Empathy?
We analyzed answers to our empathy quiz—and discovered some interesting correlations.
What if a Poor Person Ran the U.S. Economy?
Research suggests that someone from a disadvantaged background might run the economy with more compassion and integrity.
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.
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 Build Relationships across Difference
Here are four ways to confront your unconscious biases and forge meaningful connections with others.
Which Factors Shape Our Empathy?
We analyzed answers to our empathy quiz—and discovered some interesting correlations.
Drug Addiction, Social Connection, and the Brain
A new study of opioids reveals a tie between drug addiction and social connection.
What Makes a Political Apology Seem Sincere?
When is a political apology likely to be well-received? A new study explores the contributing factors.
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.