We Continue to Sense Danger Even When Threats Decrease
New research finds when a situation gets less dangerous, we fail to perceive the positive shift.
For Effective Advocacy, Shame the Policy, Not the Person
A historian who has studied the emotion finds it can be an effective change agent—but only when used carefully.
There’s a Distinct Brain Function Behind Prejudice
New neural research could help us design better anti-prejudice interventions.
The Way We Identify Professionals Disadvantages Women
Males are much more likely to be granted last-name-only status, which implies eminence in their field.
The Shifting Demographics of Domestic Violence
New research shows that current boyfriends or girlfriends are more likely than spouses to engage in certain types of violent behavior.
Democracy Is in Decline in Much of the World
A new analysis finds the free press, among other key institutions, is under increasing attack.
A Cult Expert Finds Familiar Patterns of Behavior in Trump’s GOP
What do you call an organization where total loyalty to a charismatic but volatile leader is strictly enforced?
Asylum Seekers Do Not Harm a Host Country’s Economy
New economic research refutes a spurious argument made by anti-immigrant activists.
Conservatives Are More Likely to Feel Their Lives Have Meaning
Social conservatives in particular report experiencing a strong sense of purpose.
How Hillary Clinton’s Loss Hurt Women in the Workplace
In the wake of her defeat, women were viewed as less likely to get promoted, according to new research.