How to Overcome Your Brain’s Fixation on Bad Things
A new book reveals how the negativity bias operates in our lives and what we can do about it.
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What Happens When You Take a Facebook Break
Time away from Facebook has its ups and downs, research suggests—so Kira Newman gave it a shot.
The Deep Fear That Makes Us Turn to Mister Rogers
Why do we keep summoning Mister Rogers? And why is now the time for a feature film about his influence?
Six Recent Horror Movies That Highlight the Best in Humanity
Just in time for Halloween, Jeremy Adam Smith explores movies from the past year that can help you face your own mortality.
Your Political Opponents Aren’t as Radical as You Think They Are
Democrats and Republicans misjudge each other's beliefs, a new report suggests.
Why Marginalized Students Need Hope to Succeed
Researcher Dante Dixson is developing programs to help disadvantaged students envision a brighter future for themselves.
What Game of Thrones Can Teach Us About Human Goodness
You can't stop empathy, compassion, generosity, and heroism. Even on HBO's notoriously violent and cynical hit series!
What Happens When Political Opponents Learn to Work Together?
Projects like Wikipedia are bringing diverse people together to work on shared goals—and scientists are studying the results.