11
Apr
Being Human Tag
23
May
‘Virtue Signaling’, A Slur Meant To Imply Moral Grandstanding That Might Not Be All Bad
Accusing a person or company of ‘virtue signaling’ has become a common putdown. But slurs like these are not new....
16
May
From Psychopaths To ‘Everyday Sadists’: Why Do Humans Harm The Harmless?
Why are some humans cruel to people who don’t even pose a threat to them – sometimes even their own...
09
May
Why did Russia invade Ukraine?
Who are the Ukrainians and when were they part of the same empire as Russia? A scholar answers basic questions...
02
May
The ‘Runner’s High’ May Result From Molecules Called Cannabinoids – The Body’s Own Version of THC and CBD
Many people have experienced reductions in stress, pain and anxiety and sometimes even euphoria after exercise. What’s behind this so-called...
06
Apr
For A Child, Being Carefree Is Intrinsic To A Well-Lived Life
Do adults need to be more carefree, and so be more like children, in order for their lives to go...
23
Mar
Your Love Story Is A Narrative That Gets Written In Tandem
Love is a process, not an episode. Each action fits within an ongoing narrative, and that is how it gets...
16
Mar
How Cockiness and Risk Tolerance Add To The Gender Wage Gap
New research finds men’s risk tolerance and overconfidence play a role in the gender wage gap....
14
Mar
Sooner Or Later We All Face Death. Will A Sense Of Meaning Help Us?
An awareness of our mortality, of our precious finitude, can, paradoxically, move us to seek – and, if necessary, create...
11
Mar
How Bad Feelings Can Lead To Binge Eating
People who act impulsively in response to negative emotions are at greater risk of binge eating, according to new research....