Psychology

The words we choose when apologizing—especially longer, effortful ones—can signal sincerity and make our apologies feel more authentic.

Your brain gets used to wrongdoing. It can also get used to doing good

Winners of the annual Ig Nobel awards include the science of tipsy bats and the physics of cacio e pepe

The start of the workweek can be a biologically measurable stressor, with consequences for long-term health that can stretch into retirement

A community science project finds that modest reminders to find joy in the day can have benefits that are on par with those of more ambitious well-being interventions

The downfall of a long-standing theory in psychology raises a question: How much does the environment we’re raised in change how we literally see the world?

Money talks louder in some languages than others

Studies show that writing or expressing what we are feeling can help adults mentally and physically. Kids are no different

Researchers and therapists explore the mental health benefits of tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons.

Acknowledging the limits of one’s own knowledge could be as important a signal of expertise as credentials and confidence

Dropout.tv’s Brennan Lee Mulligan talks about the emotional and cultural importance of Dungeons and Dragons.

Often framed as a boon for personal wellness, meditation helps us connect with and support others, too