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De Waal and others said this and subsequent experiments supported the claim that humans are not alone in our sense of fairness. Similar studies on corvids, dogs, and mice have likewise been reported ...

To help solve the world's collective challenges, students need social-emotional learning programs that go beyond the ...

A research assistant kept track of whether babies assisted in one of the two ways and, if so, how much time passed before ...

john a. powell explains why we distance ourselves from groups of people and how we can all find the connection that we crave.

With adults spending about 90% of their time indoors, breaking the routine and heading outside can offer a more holistic ...

There is a growing movement of health care providers prescribing social activities and community engagement to patients, not ...

A new study suggests that encouraging children to empathize with nature could influence their attitudes about the environment ...

Enter your email address to receive instructions for resetting your password! The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that ...

According to Jamil Zaki’s research, hope is a better response to life’s challenges than cynicism.

We round up the most-read and highly rated Greater Good articles from the past year.