Psychology

Science means being able to change your mind in light of new evidence

A dishonest creationist debating tactic shouldn’t go unchallenged in American life. Or in national politics

Fruit seems riper when it is wrapped in a net that matches its optimal color, such as a really orangey orange

To stop putting off tasks, think about the positive

Misconceptions that eating disorders mostly afflict white, affluent, young females have led to disparities in the treatment of these deadly diseases

A politicized review into transgender medicine in the National Health Service has upended lives in the U.K.—and threatens to spread harm across the globe

Political violence has a different effect on people today than it did in the past because of social media and extreme partisanship

Thousands of people around the world do live-action role-playing to learn and change themselves. I am one of them

The U-shaped curve that pegged youth and old age as the happiest times of life has changed

People are reluctant to reach out to friends they have lost touch with—but both sides are gratified when they reconnect

Fear of phantom costs pushes us to avoid “free money” or “too good to be true” offers

Wealth and well-being go together in many studies, but certain communities complicate this link