Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.

This question matters because people who are struggling with self-compassion may wonder if this could impair their compassion ...

Research on "blue health" finds that being near natural bodies of water has benefits for our physical and mental health.

Byra observed that self-forgiveness is an important factor, even though it’s not included explicitly in this study. For ...

We crafted our first rodent car from a plastic cereal container. After trial and error, my colleagues and I found that rats could learn to drive forward by grasping a small wire that acted like a gas ...

Imagine Sarah has just been offered a big promotion: a chance to lead a new department and manage a team of 15 people, which could be a major step forward in her career. However, Sarah has never ...

The holidays can be a lonely time of year for those who are far from loved ones—or even just longing for closer relationships. They have plenty of company, holidays aside: In a recent Gallup poll, 20% ...

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