I Joined Alcoholics Anonymous at the Age of 13 and Started Making My Amends
The practice may not be for everyone, but it’s an idea whose time has come. By Tina Dupuy…
Can We Alter Endangered Species to Be More Adaptable?
Stephanie Courtney Jones suggests that “pesty” traits that help invasive species spread could also help endangered species adapt.…
Hurricane Matthew Brought 1,000-Year Record Rainstorms to North Carolina
The record rainfalls intensified thanks to a warming climate, experts say. By Elena Gooray Vance Barden, right, and…
Can Plant Diversity Help Fight Insect Invasions?
The results of a new study could help farmers grow crops with fewer insecticides. By Nathan Collins (Photo:…
Can Paradoxical Thinking Promote Peace?
Israeli researchers report a counterintuitive psychological intervention can soften hard-line attitudes. By Tom Jacobs Israeli police frisk a…
The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of India’s Oldest Surviving LGBT Magazine
Bombay Dost, the first registered magazine to serve India’s gay community, has battled Victoria-era law and widespread social…
When the Court Calls Psychology to the Stand
A recent Supreme Court case involving racial bias in the death penalty is far from the first time…
Three Ways This Year’s Nobel Prize Winners Have Helped Society
Here are some surprisingly real-world applications of contract theory. By Dwyer Gunn Oliver Hart. (Photo: Scott Eisen/Getty Images)…
Why Disappointment Is So Devastating: Dopamine, Addiction, and the Hedonic Treadmill
Unless rewards are constantly getting bigger and more exciting, even the best experiences pale over time when repeated.…
Commercial Fishing Is Destroying Key Nutrients in Coral Reefs
In coral reef ecosystems, fish typically constitute a substantial portion of living biomass and thus represent an important…