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National pride in the U.S. is at a record low. Researchers and experts explore if there is a place for patriotism in ...

A new study suggests that even across cultures, there is a lot of similarity in where humans find purpose in life and how it ...

A new book examines why relationships are in crisis in our technology-infused society—and what can be done about it.

After 40 years studying forgiveness, Robert Enright explores how we define it and why people are skeptical about it.

Altruism is when we act to promote someone else’s welfare, even at a risk or cost to ourselves. Though some believe that humans are fundamentally self-interested, recent research suggests ...

True power requires modesty and empathy, not force and coercion, argues Dacher Keltner. But what people want from leaders—social intelligence—is what is damaged by the experience of power.

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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to guiding teens’ technology use, but it helps to understand both the technology and normal brain development.

Being around people who are different from us makes us more creative, diligent, and hard-working.