What Makes You Persuasive in a Political Disagreement?
A new study finds that women, liberals, and those who have more intellectual humility make the most convincing arguments.
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Why Don’t Most Parents Teach the Golden Rule?
A new survey finds that only 14% of parents teach their kids the Golden Rule, and over a quarter don't even know what it is. Why?
Can Americans Talk About Their History Without False Antagonism?
Americans think they disagree about their national history more than they actually do. How can we close that perception gap?
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.
How Your Body Posture Communicates Feelings to Others
New research suggests that body postures can reveal our emotions to other people—and maybe even change how we feel inside.
Is There Science Behind the Five Love Languages?
Despite how popular love languages are, there is little research to support the framework.
How Your Favorite Songs Might Reveal Your Attachment Style
Researchers have discovered how our personality and attachment style may influence the songs we like—and how music has changed over time.
Can the Indigenous Worldview Build a Better Future?
We talk with researchers Wahinkpe Topa and Darcia Narvaez about their new book, Restoring the Kinship Worldview .