Psychology

“People often overestimate how harshly others judge their minor social mistakes”

Philosopher Lucy Osler on the insidious appeal of AI Chatbots

But recognize that it’s a useful survival trait

People who have enmeshed attachments may be more vulnerable to prolonged grief

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

A new study of bonobos shows that they grin during vigorous socio-sexual interactions

New research shows transcranial stimulation can boost altruistic behavior

In a time of perpetual crisis, more and more mothers are trying to find the solutions that their governments seem unwilling to provide

Dog trainers and handlers tease out the characteristics that are deal-breakers

“Sleeping on it” comes of age

Our personalities affect the regularity of our mental dalliances, new research shows

A group in rural California wants to help us understand death through hallucinogens and narrative medicine