People talk to their pets every day: offering praise when they’re good, reassurance when they’re confused and affection when they’re cuddling. We also speak to animals...
Both Republicans and Democrats regarded people with opposing political views as less moral than people in their own party, even when their political opposites acted fairly...
Generations of parents have told their children to practice their musical instruments. Parents have good reason to keep on top of their children’s musical education, since...
For the first time in human history, we have entered an era in which reaching old age is taken for granted. Unlike in ages past, when...
Wildlife tourism thrives on our fascination with animals and primates are particularly attractive animals to tourists. With their human-like faces, complex family dynamics and acrobatic antics,...
A multiple-exposure photograph of insects circling a light at night. Samuel Fabian, CC BY-ND It’s an observation as old as humans gathering around campfires: Light at...
Time outside with your dog in the spring, summer and fall can be lovely. Visiting your favorite downtown café on a cool spring morning, going to...
As a scientist who investigates hunger and weight control, I’m interested in the way our brains let us know we’ve had enough. As we begin to...
Many Americans – especially young adults – want to do work that feels meaningful. Creating meaning for oneself may be especially important as fewer workplaces provide...
Misinformation is the number one risk facing society over the next two years, according to the World Economic Forum. With key elections due in the US,...