How nine days underwater helps scientists understand what life on a Moon base will be like
How is NASA preparing astronauts for high-stress living on the moon? Turns out the answer is by living in undersea bases just off the coast of Florida in a lab known as Aquarius Reef Base.
Why your mom may be the mother of all heroes
Psychology researchers are interested in what makes a hero. Turns out many mothers tick off those same boxes by fulfilling a range of needs for their offspring.
Coverage of mass killings is bad for mental health — yet makes people seek more
Consuming media coverage of mass killings, whether via news or social media, creates a self-perpetuating cycle of mental distress, according to a new study.
You may not believe the Mueller report no matter what it says
Research shows that most people prefer (and potentially have always preferred throughout history) their partisan leanings over weighing things objectively.
This Valentine’s Day, three neuroscientists explain why music-evoked memories are so potent -- and whether we can let them go.
...and how to fix it.
A cognitive scientist explains why you shouldn't fret if your kids are starting to doubt Santa’s magic.
Researcher Walter Mischel’s most famous contribution was the marshmallow test, a widely replicated experiment that explored the connection between saving and psychology. Economics correspondent Paul Solman remembers Mischel, who died last week at the age of 88.
Sometimes acknowledging our weaknesses and limitations can actually make us stronger, suggests Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist, author and podcast host. But like arguing, there are constructive ways of giving feedback that can make another person feel like you're trying…
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