Kristen French
Childhood Friends, Not Moms, Shape Attachment Styles Most
A new study upends conventional wisdom about how we relate to those closest to us
The Secret Lives of Tree Roots
A glimpse into the arboreal underworld tells us how trees will cope in a changing climate
How Super Recognizers See What the Rest of Us Miss
The secret to their extraordinary ability lies not in the brain but the eyes
Should Teenagers Take Psychedelics for Mental Health?
The potential risks are high, but scientists say we need to study the possible benefits
When Do People Speak Out Against Tyranny?
What a mathematical model can tell us about self-censorship
Chimps Can Change Their Minds. Why Can’t We?
New evidence that rationality is wider than humanity
Why We Love Horror Stories
From ancient monsters to modern slashers, our fascination with horror may be an evolutionary gift
Longevity Secrets of the Animal Kingdom
These animals beat the odds and cheat death longer than most
Is Loneliness Really an Epidemic?
Social isolation is a health problem, but how we talk about it matters
The Science of Unrequited Love
Researchers are learning more about limerence, the term for obsessive, involuntary love that is often unreturned
