Psychology
To Be More Creative, Immigrate
Creativity flourishes when people cross borders—and when those borders blur through deep, human connection
Is There Such a Thing as Too Many Houseplants?
It might not be good for us to go overboard with indoor greenery
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
Why We Love Horror Stories
From ancient monsters to modern slashers, our fascination with horror may be an evolutionary gift
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
Psilocybin Lifted Her Burden
The Covid pandemic left this frontline medical worker burned out, angry, and depressed. Then she got high.
Daydream Your Way to Life-Changing Insights
Certain kinds of mind wandering can lead to powerful epiphanies
What’s Wrong with Having an AI Friend?
Psychologist Paul Bloom on why chatbots make good companions. And why they don't.
