
Men Actually Crave Romantic Relationships More Than Women Do
A multiple-study analysis looks at why men’s emotional intimacy is much more difficult outside of romantic relationships

Men Actually Crave Romantic Relationships More Than Women Do
A multiple-study analysis looks at why men’s emotional intimacy is much more difficult outside of romantic relationships

Avoiding Outrage Fatigue while Staying Informed
Outrage fatigue can wear us down—but we can take care of ourselves in an onslaught of overwhelming news.


Can Hopeful Skepticism Replace Harmful Cynicism?
Giving in to cynicism makes us less trusting, less connected, and even less physically and mentally healthy.

Expressive Faces Make People More Likable
Facial expressions do far more than just broadcast emotions

Margarethe Hilferding, Sigmund Freud and the Conspiracy of Silence
Margarethe Hilferding was the first woman admitted to Sigmund Freud’s Vienna Psychoanalytic Society, but her radical work on maternal instinct was dismissed and ignored

How ‘Dark Patterns’ in Sports Betting Apps Keep Users Gambling
Mobile sports betting apps’ frictionless designs, personalized notifications and 24/7 availability have many gambling addiction experts worried

Why We’re So Preoccupied by the Past
People talk more about past events than future ones—and memories hold clues for navigating the present

Outrage Fatigue Is Real. These Tips May Help
Repeated exposure to outrage-inducing news or events can lead to emotional exhaustion. An expert who studies online outrage says there are ways to cope

Wikipedia Searches Reveal Differing Styles of Curiosity
Mapping explorers of Wikipedia rabbit holes revealed three different styles of human inquisitiveness: the “busybody,” the “hunter” and the “dancer”

Why Six-Year-Olds Think Computing and Engineering Are ‘for Boys’
Early cultural exposure can influence kids’ ideas about gender and STEM in significant ways

Genetic Testing Is a Gift. But It Shouldn’t be a Present
Think twice before giving direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits to friends and loved ones

Please Don’t Take Moral Advice from ChatGPT
Before turning to a large language model for ethical counsel, consider what makes for good advice