Are Humans Meant to Share Beds?
Here's what research says about the benefits and drawbacks of sleeping alongside your kids and partners.
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How Friendships With Elders Help Teens Find Purpose
Talking and thinking about their goals, identities, and values can help teens develop a sense of purpose and even spur their brain development.
Our Favorite Parenting Books of 2024
Greater Good picks our favorite books to help parents and their kids nurture love, connection, and resilience.
What Can We Learn From the Joy of Rats?
Neuroscientists have taught rats to drive little cars in the lab—and they can teach us something about anticipation and joy.
Our Favorite Books of 2024
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
How Films Can Expand Our Circle of Empathy
A new study finds that after watching Just Mercy, people became more supportive of criminal justice reform.
The Psychology of Scary Movies and Haunted Houses
Why do we scare ourselves for fun? A controlled scary experience can leave us exhilarated, relaxed, and more resilient in the face of fear.
Three Ways to Make High Schools Better for Students
The science of learning and development reveals how to design high schools so that learners can thrive.