psychology

Money ruins relationships. Here’s how to fix that.

Washington University professor John Inazu tells us how we can make peace inside a raging culture war.

Your brain may notice fearful faces, even if you don’t consciously realize it.

A study out of Sweden shows that the highest earning men are slightly less intelligent than those just below them on the economic ladder.

Instead of walking a mile in someone’s shoes, try reading a chapter in their book.

Sex, it turns out, isn’t as easy or simple as popular culture might lead us to believe.

“Language is the most distinctively human talent.”

Without the time to mentally disengage from work, people can slip into burnout.

Kids are fragile. They should trust their feelings. The world is a battle between good and evil. We should stop repeating these untruths.

Fear of being scammed can lead us to make decisions that go against our values and goals — both as individuals and as a society.

The rewards price to get a free cup of hot coffee at Starbucks is going up.

How to maximize wins and minimize losses, explained by four experts on game theory.

Here are the signs that you inherited “money anxiety” from your parents.

Do you remember feeling “money shame” for the first time?

It’s us.

A new 20-year analysis of over 14,000 psychology studies finds that a study’s media coverage is negatively linked to its replicability.

Research suggests that emotional intelligence is more vital for success than IQ.

Astronomer Michelle Thaller explains the healing power of physics after losing her husband.

We are traveling in a realm that once exclusively belonged to the gods. Space travel will force humanity to rethink everything.

Forgetfulness isn’t always a “glitch” in our memories; it can be a tool to help us make sense of the present and plan for the future.

“We suffer more often in the imagination than in reality.”

Chloé Valdary shares the ancient Stoic principle that can defeat modern despair.

Some experiences continue to pay dividends time and time again.

These money experts say you can buy happiness. There are some red flags to look out for, though.

Radical Emotional Acceptance calls on you to celebrate all of life’s emotions — even the negative ones.

Researchers watched for signs of withdrawal — but didn’t find any.

“It is more human to laugh at life than to lament it.”

Personal finance advice is often over-simplified and fails to consider economic research or people’s unique circumstances.

Evil is easy to identify and fight against; not so with stupidity.

Warm relationships protect your mind and body from the slings and arrows of life.