When NPR science reporter Lulu Miller heard about a taxonomist who sewed names directly onto his fish specimens after the 1906 earthquake ruined his collection, her ears perked up.
In his newest book, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman updates Abraham Maslow’s famous hierarchy of needs for the twenty-first century.
The Research Lead is a monthly digest connecting you to noteworthy academic and applied research from around the behavioral sciences. Here are our picks for April 2020.
How are human interactions changing in the age of coronavirus? Four lessons about how to stay socially connected.
Economist Robert Frank used to believe that any individual action a person takes to reduce their carbon footprint would have a tiny, negligible impact on the planet. He’s changed his mind.
How to navigate a new economy where developing your passion can be a path to success.
Exploring the emerging research that suggests the birth control pill could be influencing who women choose as their mates.
We asked you to share your hopes and fears, predictions and warnings, open questions and big ideas. So, what might the next decade hold?
A decade ago, giving money directly to those in poverty was seen as a radical idea. Today, that perception is shifting. But there are still unanswered questions about the effects of cash transfers when used at scale.
Buying less, and not buying green, is associated with greater well-being and lower psychological distress.
