Why Biodiversity Is Good for Your Mental Health
We feel better emotionally when we're around trees, plants, birds, and water—not just basic green spaces.
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What Do Dreams Look Like Across Cultures?
Research that explores the evolution of dreaming reveals what our dreams have in common, and what purpose they might serve.
Ten Inspiring Signs of Progress From the Past Year
These positive stories—from scientific breakthroughs to advancements in global justice—make us feel uplifted and hopeful for the future.
Our Favorite Parenting Books of 2023
Greater Good picks our favorite books to help parents and their kids nurture love, connection, and resilience.
How Your Dog Can Relieve Your Anxiety
A new study finds that spending 10 minutes with your dog helps you recover more quickly from a stressful experience.
How Awe Walks Helped My Students Slow Down
Students at San Domenico School in California are finding wonder, peace, and inspiration in nature.
What Does a Human-Robot Relationship Look Like?
When people encounter social robots, they tend to treat them as both machine and character, explains a new paper.
To Bridge Divides, We Might First Need to Agree on Language
A new study finds that we don't even agree about the definitions of concepts like "whale" and "dog"—which might explain why we talk past each other.