Far more than an evolutionary imperative, caregiving is a gateway to our deepest humanity, and may explain our intelligence ...

We think of tears as an overflow of emotion, but an evolutionary lens shows they’re a rational form of social signalling ...

After fleeing war-torn Liberia, an outsider artist creates haunting portraits while seeking asylum in the Netherlands ...

The diplomatic intervention by a philosopher on a president shows the extraordinary consequences of unlikely meetings ...

Intrusive thoughts about doing bad things are common, but for people with OCD they provoke deep fears about the self ...

As the father of twins, I could hardly feel more frazzled. But my brain age might paint a different, more youthful, picture ...

Articles, Films and practical Guides on the nature of reality, part of Psyche’s coverage of creativity and the arts.

Social media is full of images of people plunging into freezing lakes and icy baths, with influencers touting the benefits of cold exposure in one form or another. You may have been wondering what ...

Recognise overlooked opportunities to talk. Conversation requires some shared context – something you have in common with a person. There might be a lot of people who already fit this description for ...