Loss and grief are unavoidable experiences. Nature usually leads us on a path to healing but sometimes the process is derailed, with devastating results.
How Natural Selection Turned Us Into Busybodies
Our inability to walk away from gossip is as much of a part of who we are as our inability to resist doughnuts or sex—and for the same reasons.
Are BDSM Players Psychologically Healthy?
A recent study agrees with many others over the past 20 years: BDSM players are as psychologically and sexually healthy as the general population.
How to Date Smarter Online
Demoralized by online dating? Here are ways to do it while protecting your time and self-esteem.
Why Daydreaming Is Good for You
New studies show the importance of daydreaming for perceptual learning.
Memorable Fandom Moments of 2023
Fans had a powerful impact on pop culture in 2023, from the popularity of Taylor Swift to the viral memes of Barbenheimer to old favorites like “Star Wars.” Here’s why.
How Wildlife Personalities Affect Conservation Efforts
Understanding individual animal personalities can help in conservation efforts, such as dealing with human conflicts with beavers and bears. Bold isn’t better.
Risk Is Influenced by Conscious and Subconscious Decisions
I’m willing to bet that you’re never late for a truly important meeting, especially not when the meeting is a matter of life and death.
To Keep Your Resolutions on Track, Focus on Monthly Trends
Focusing on monthly trends can lead to greater success. Here’s an example using my daily step count to argue why monthly trends are easier to maintain.
Are Psychedelics the Next Wave for Treating Depression?
In the past, psychedelics were known as party drugs. Now, there is renewed interest in their potential as therapeutic agents for treatment-resistant depression.