What Awe Looks Like in the Brain
A new study sheds light on how our brains respond to awe-inspiring nature.
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What No One Tells You About Becoming a Mother
A psychiatrist explains that difficult emotions are natural in new motherhood—and how partners and society at large can be supportive.
How Understanding Your Brain Can Help You Learn
A new book explains six keys to learning that can help anyone overcome barriers to success in school or in life.
Why Do We Think Money Buys Happiness?
A bank error sent a Pennsylvania couple on a spending spree. What does their case reveal about the bad and good in humanity?
How to Beat Stereotypes by Seeing People as Individuals
We often judge people by their group membership—but research suggests other ways to see each other.
What Teens Gain When They Contribute to Their Social Groups
Research suggests that adolescents thrive when they can make a meaningful difference in their communities.
Being Empathic Doesn’t Make You a Pushover
A new study finds that more prosocial people are less aggressive in competition—but they tend to win out in the long run.
With Kids, Love Is in the Little Things
Researcher Barbara Fredrickson explains how a parent’s love helps kids thrive.