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Alice Fleerackers

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Alice Fleerackers is a freelance writer fascinated by the psychology of happiness. She is also an assistant professor of journalism and civic engagement at the University of Amsterdam and the vice president of the Global Network for the Communication of Science and Technology.

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Psychology

Home Really Is Where the Heart Is

It’s an idea we create over time that gets imprinted in the brain

February 20, 2026
Psychology

Why We Ghost

The psychology of people who cut off all communication—and how that affects their partners.

October 23, 2024
Psychology

It Pays to Be a Space Case

October 6, 2020
Psychology

Your Romantic Ideals Don’t Predict Who Your Future Partner Will Be

Why birds of a feather don’t flock together for long.

August 5, 2020
Psychology

Let’s Talk About Our Health Anxiety Over COVID-19

The calming power of conversation, mindfulness, and a little exercise.

April 1, 2020
Psychology

Scientists Can Predict Your Job By Your Social-Media Personality

How machine learning can shape career choice.

March 6, 2020
Psychology

The Problem with “Smart” New Years’ Goals

It’s the pursuit, not the goal, worth renewing.

December 24, 2019
Health

The Simple Dutch Cure for Stress

November 7, 2019