How Being a Little More Social Can Change Your Life
A new book by Nicholas Epley explains the research behind why we should reach out to other people, despite our hesitancy to do so.
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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.
How to Move Beyond Outrage Toward Understanding
Kurt Gray believes that by shifting our thinking from right and wrong to “harm,” we can feel less outrage and understand each other better.
Do Animals Have a Sense of Fairness?
Humans are very sensitive to receiving less than others. Do animals get jealous in a similar way?
Are Humans Meant to Share Beds?
Here's what research says about the benefits and drawbacks of sleeping alongside your kids and partners.
In Memory of Three Great Psychologists We Lost in 2024
Greater Good honors Frans de Waal, Daniel Kahneman, and Philip Zimbardo.
Is There a Place for Love in Medicine?
One doctor found a way to feel love for his patients. Here are four things he learned.
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.
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