Courage isn’t dramatic. It’s the quiet, repeated acts that help us lift what life puts in front of us, even when we don’t ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Ordinary and universal, the act of writing changes the brain. From dashing off a heated text message to composing an op-ed, writing allows you to, at once, name your pain and create ...

A new study by the Mary Francis College of Early Education at the University of Georgia has shown that positive emotions ...

Why Competition Feels so Exciting Competition appears in everyday life, from playground races to online leaderboards. People cheer for favorite teams, compare scores with friends, and feel a rush when ...

APS Fellow Ervin Staub’s early life in Budapest was shaped by danger and heroism. His parents, his aunt, his nanny, and other ...

Something becomes a habit when the action becomes automatic. Here’s how to apply psychological principles to develop new and healthy habits. For many, developing healthy habits, such as cooking ...

What if the brain prepares your actions before you ever “decide”—and what does that really mean for free will?

“There are days—this is one of them—when you wonder what your role is in this country and what your future is in it. …I’m terrified at the moral apathy, the death of the heart, which is happening in ...

Human stories filled Cop30’s corridors but not its headlines. Climate fatigue, not apathy, drives disengagement. Storytelling ...