The Danger of Judging Scientists by What They Discover
Researchers follow the truth where it leads them, but study shows the personal costs
Mind Matters536 articles archived since 1845
A Powerful Force That Shapes All of our Decisions
Psychologist Michele Gelfand’s grand unified theory of cultural “tightness”
How to Build a Better Childhood
Design and architecture critic Alexandra Lange examines the material world we’ve created for children
Need More Self-Control? Try a Simple Ritual
Study finds an unusual technique for eating less
Men Who Advocate for Others in the Workplace Face Backlash
Study shows a cost for males who defy gender stereotypes
How to Recover from Romantic Heartbreak
Use “negative reappraisal,” and understand you have work to do—time alone may not be enough
Why Hostility Can Bring People Closer Together
The surprising power of “hostile mediators”
Understanding the Psychological Effects of Childhood Cancer
We must do more to help
What Is Less Scary in the Dark?
There is a way that the dark makes us feel safer—and this has implications for our health
Early Life Experience: It's in Your DNA
Surprising study suggests experiences while young cause the brain to experience changes to the genome
