How Your Misconceptions About the Other Side Could Drive Political Polarization
A new study suggests that Republicans and Democrats both believe their political opponents are more anti-democratic than they actually are.
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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.
Can Real-Life Conversations Actually Make a Dent in Political Conflict?
A new study finds that easing polarization through brief, cross-partisan dialogue is enormously difficult.
What Bats Can Teach Us About Our Social Brains
Neuroscientists are investigating the complex brain activity that happens when groups interact.
How Colleges Are Bridging Divides During COVID-19
Students are divided over pandemic public-health measures. Here’s how educators are trying to bring them together.
What Is Life Like Now for the Pandemic Generation?
Challenge and crisis have shaped the lives of today's college students. Where do they go from here?
How Colleges Can Support Students Who Are Parents
Offering parents validation, advice, and community can help them have better relationships with their children.
11 Questions to Ask About COVID-19 Research
How can you tell if a scientific study about the pandemic is valid and useful? We have some tips.