This is why being a troublemaker might benefit society
New research shows that disagreement actually enhances group thinking.
How do you talk to a young child about death?
Being honest and open with a child about death is important for their emotional development.
Why do top performers quit when things get difficult?
Researchers in the tennis world have found that players who have high expectations also have more trouble with adversity.
Most Americans are lonely
Across the globe the situation is becoming an epidemic.
You might not think so, but reading op-eds can change your mind
"Advocacy groups, political organizations, think tanks, and academics invest substantial time and resources into generating op-ed pieces."
People can tell if you're rich or poor just by looking at your face
And we use this ability in biased ways - for example in job interviews.
This is the perfect time to learn a language
Children remain skilled at picking up grammar longer than we previously thought.
Local optimism and national pessimism, or why we're all above average
Numerous surveys have shown that people are usually positive about their own personal situation, but negative or gloomy about prospects for their country.
The world has made spectacular progress in every measure of well-being. So why does almost no one know about it?
The ideals of reason, science, humanism and progress need a wholehearted defence, argues psychologist Steven Pinker in this excerpt from his latest book.
These are the secrets to nurturing creativity within your business
Creativity and business acumen have to go hand in hand.
Behavioural Strategies to Strengthen Health Programmes and Policies Six Behavioural Insights to Increase Impact and Efficiency
Sleeping in stages could be good for your health
Research suggests it might have been the norm to sleep in 4-hour bursts, broken by up to 3 hours of activity.