Kira M. Newman is the managing editor of Greater Good. Her work has been published in outlets including the Washington Post, ...

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Researchers across disciplines have attempted to define, categorize, and measure the elusive experience of love.

Five years ago, the police killing of George Floyd provoked a wave of change. As those gains come under attack, Stephanie ...

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A new study looks outside the home to see how children's surroundings impact their cognitive and emotional development.

A new study suggests that making small online donations can make you happier and help alleviate depressive symptoms.

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After a year that feels like it has pushed many of us apart, our selection of the top scientific insights of 2024 are nearly all about how we come together and how we’re interconnected—across time, ...