How Many Different Human Emotions Are There?
A new study identifies 27 categories of emotion and shows how they blend together in our everyday experience.
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Five Limits Your Brain Puts on Generosity
Research suggests that our brains may be wired for altruism, but there’s a catch—well, five of them, actually.
How Social-Emotional Skills Can Fit into School Curricula
K-12 teachers offer practical—and fun!—ways that social-emotional learning can be integrated into traditional lessons.
Feeling Bad About Feeling Bad Can Make You Feel Worse
According to a new study, people who accept their negative emotions have better psychological health.
Which Factors Shape Our Empathy?
We analyzed answers to our empathy quiz—and discovered some interesting correlations.
Four Reasons Why Endings Can Make You Happier
New research suggests that anticipating the end of a good experience is an effective—but counterintuitive—way to enjoy it more.
How Laughter Brings Us Together
New research suggests that people who laugh together like each other more.
What to Do When You Hate the One You Love
It's a thin line, says an old song and some new research. Here are seven ways to keep bad feelings from getting out of hand.