Can we make ourselves more empathetic? 100 years of research still has psychologists stumped. By Bill Gourgey / Published April 6, 2021
You get brainwashed whenever you go to sleep (and that’s a good thing) By PopSci Staff / Published March 17, 2021
Solitary confinement can’t stop COVID-19 from spreading through prisons By Robin Blades/Undark / Published February 18, 2021
Why ASMR calms some people down and sends others into a rage By Eleanor Cummins / Published January 29, 2021
Your brain is wired to regret missing the GameStop stock boom By Stan Horaczek / Published January 28, 2021
Dogs can make stressful workplaces better for people. Even the White House. By Ellen Furlong/The Conversation / Published January 27, 2021
Four plants that are scientifically proven to be therapeutic By Sandra Gutierrez G. / Published January 25, 2021
Stressed out? Video games can help—if you follow these tips. By Stan Horazek / Published January 20, 2021
A psychologist explains how hope can make a difference in impossible times By Jacqueline S. Mattis/The Conversation / Published January 11, 2021
Stay calm under pressure with lessons learned in the world’s most stressful careers By Rob Verger / Published January 8, 2021
Fidgeting can relax your body and brain—if you do it right By Stan Horazek / Published January 6, 2021
Boost your mood with emotional brain training By Laurel Mellin/The Conversation / Published January 4, 2021
To take the most relaxing bath ever, add some healthy tips By Rachel Feltman / Published January 3, 2021
Forgiving people is good for your health. Here’s how to do it. By Rachel Feltman / Published December 29, 2020
Can’t shower your kids with gifts this year? That might be for the best. By Sara Kiley Watson / Published December 22, 2020
Stuck at home? Trick your brain into treating a staycation like the real thing. By Eleanor Cummins / Published December 22, 2020
Eight reasons COVID-19 has hit veterans particularly hard By Jamie Rowen/The Conversation / Published November 11, 2020
How the objects we hold become extensions of our bodies By Michael J. Spivey/MIT Press Reader / Published November 10, 2020
Five election misinformation campaigns to avoid resharing By Starbird, West, & DiResta/The Conversation / Published November 6, 2020
Oregon just voted to legalize magic mushrooms. Here’s what that actually means. By Rachel Feltman / Published November 5, 2020
How elite athletes learn to live with the fear of failure By Sara Chodosh / Published October 16, 2020
Fight election season burnout with these mental health tips By Rachael Zisk / Published October 11, 2020
Babies don’t need fancy gadgets. Here’s why simple toys are best. By Sara Kiley Watson / Published October 9, 2020
What mental health professionals have learned six months into pandemic care By Marion Renault / Published October 8, 2020
Playing bad can shape behavior, but not in the way you think By Erin Blakemore / Published September 28, 2020
The CDC thinks 90 percent of the US could still catch COVID-19 By Purbita Saha / Published September 24, 2020
Regular doses of awe can do wonders for emotional health By Kat Eschner / Published September 22, 2020
9 goofy, award-winning animal photos to turn your day around By Popular Science Staff / Published September 21, 2020
8 tips for boosting mental health at college in the age of COVID-19 By Candice Wang / Published August 14, 2020
Social distancing can make living with eating disorders harder By Kat Eschner / Published August 13, 2020
How Disney fools your brain to make lines feel magically short By Sara Kiley Watson / Published August 6, 2020
How to talk to kids about the coronavirus and other bad news By Sara Kiley Watson / Published August 6, 2020
These ultramarathoners say life is easier after running 40 miles on frozen backwoods trails By Sara Scoles / Published July 13, 2020
How to destroy your friends and family in 4 popular board games By Grace Wade / Published July 12, 2020
It’s time to grieve the world we’ve lost to climate change—and start to move on By Eric Holthaus / Published July 7, 2020