
Eclipse Psychology: When the Sun and Moon Align, So Do We
How a total solar eclipse creates connection, unity and caring among the people watching

Eclipse Psychology: When the Sun and Moon Align, So Do We
How a total solar eclipse creates connection, unity and caring among the people watching

Anger Can Help You Meet Your Goals
This emotion can push people to overcome obstacles, though results are best when people keep their long-term aims in mind

Consciousness Is a Continuum, and Scientists Are Starting to Measure It
A new technique helps anesthesiologists track changes in states of consciousness

Psychology Hacks for Resisting Trash Talk
A new book explores the science of trash talk—and why some people are more immune to it than others

Why Keeping a Streak Boosts Your Motivation
A streak can motivate you to keep up with behaviors ranging from praying to running to sharing pictures on social media

Learning to Accept Discomfort Could Help You Thrive
Equanimity, a key ingredient of mindfulness meditation, helps people face life’s ups and downs

Why Dads and Their Babies Need to Go Skin-to-Skin
Fathers and nonbirthing parents benefit from skin-to-skin contact with their newborns

The Dunning-Kruger Effect Isn’t What You Think It Is
The least skilled people know how much they don't know, but everyone thinks they are better than average

People Shopping for ‘Meaning’ Buy Cheaper Goods
People who prioritize “meaning” when they shop may unwittingly convince themselves to buy cheaper goods, services and experiences

‘Persuasion Fatigue’ Is a Unique Form of Social Frustration
When people argue, a kind of frustration called persuasion fatigue can cloud their judgment and harm relationships

A New Dimension to a Meaningful Life
Studies suggest that appreciating beauty in the everyday may be just as powerful as a sense of overarching purpose

Other People Don’t Think You’re a Mess
Individuals often overestimate how harshly others judge them. But self-compassion can help build a more balanced, healthy perspective