Social scientists have long documented the ‘warm glow’ of altruism, a good feeling that comes from doing a good deed. But ...

Through tango, I sharpened attentional skills that make any moment richer. But these can be honed on or off the dancefloor ...

The problems of our time are too complex for heroes to swoop in and simply erase. Our movies should reflect that reality ...

Not being able to recognise faces can be an obstacle – but it has also given Steven the ability to see beyond the obvious ...

Chrysanthi Blithikioti is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of General Psychology at the University of Padova in Italy, specialising in psychology and neuroscience. Her work focuses on ...

A child squirms in her chair as she faces a single marshmallow. She’s been told that if she can hold out for a little while – resist the temptation to take the treat – she’ll be rewarded with two ...

Friendship is a force that runs deep through the human soul. It fosters trust, emotional balance and mutual support. It binds individuals and shapes communities, both in ordinary times and in moments ...

We must escape the psychological trap where grave warnings about existential threats trigger ever more destructive behaviour ...

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Lynn Hallarman, MD served as the director of palliative medicine at Stony Brook Medicine in New York. She now works as a consultant for the National Center for Equitable Care for Elders at Harvard ...

Emily Herring is a writer based in Paris. She is the author of Herald of a Restless World: How Henri Bergson Brought Philosophy to the People. She received her PhD in the history and philosophy of ...