How Your Tiny Actions Can Help Build a Kinder Society
"Microkindnesses," like a smile, can spread from person to person and make an outsized impact on our sense of connection and belonging.
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How Deciding to Donate a Kidney Saved My Own Life
Jessica Lahey's act of altruism had a very unexpected benefit.
What Makes Us Help Others—the Head or the Heart?
While critics argue that empathy can be limiting, new research finds that empathy and reasoning work together to drive people to help more.
Ten Movies That Can Make Your Holiday More Meaningful
Here are movies that tackle some of the tough stuff behind the holidays with intelligence and wit.
Your Happiness Calendar for Educators for December 2025
This month, explore how giving back can spark joy and nourish your spirit with daily tips from Greater Good Science Center.
Do Thank Yous Keep Kindness Going?
New research finds that receiving gratitude may inspire you to help again, but not in every situation.
Young Children Are Capable of Extreme Bravery—Here’s Why
Researchers have examined the personality traits, the brain circuits, and the learnings that lead to children's heroic acts of courage.
How Our Friends Act Like Social Insurance
Research finds that friendship is less of an exchange of giving and receiving, and more of a support system for unpredictable times.
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