Behavior

An expert on climate denial offers tips for inoculating people against coronavirus conspiracy notions.

The pandemic could spur psychological changes in both the U.S. and China

A long-standing staple of conventional medical practice looks increasingly outdated

Columbia University attorney Alexis J. Hoag discusses the history of how we got to this point and the ways that researchers can help reduce bias against black Americans throughout the legal system

Your clever brain can work overtime building worst-case scenarios. Here’s how to recognize and avoid common thinking traps so you don't get stuck

It helps with social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills—and with schools closed, it’s more important than ever

Analyzing keywords on Twitter can offer a loose measure of the subjective well-being of a community, as long as you don’t count three words: good, love and LOL.

Emotion researcher Ursula Hess explains why a facial expression can be detected when obscured by a face covering

New research highlights the risks of unrealistic optimism during the coronavirus pandemic

Health care workers at the city hospital hit hardest by the pandemic go beyond their job description in tending to a vulnerable population

Polling finds public trust in medical scientists has increased but only among Democrats—while optimism about a vaccine is broadly shared

The pandemic is threatening the food supply chain, but automation can fill crucial gaps