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Scientists Should Stop Naming Species after Awful People
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Medicine’s Power Problem
It’s not just “superstar” doctors who get away with abuse of patients, medical trainees and other hospital staff
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Is Moral Relativism Really a Problem?
Psychological research suggests it is not
How Mere Humans Manage to Comprehend the Vastness of the Universe
Peering into the unknown requires us to recognize our own mental blind spots
It’s Time for a World without Gender
Let’s treat people based on who they are rather than on the form of their genitals
I Heard It Before, So It Must Be True
Repeated exposure to implausible statements makes them feel less so
It’s Time for a World without Gender
Let’s treat people based on who they are rather than on the form of their genitals
Do Narcissists Ever Grow Up?
New research investigates continuity and change in narcissism from young adulthood to midlife
Do You Play with Your Cat? This Online Study Is for You!
Dogs aren’t the only ones who can do science. The era of cat science is now
When CEOs Value Employees, Everyone Wins
New research shows that companies with “high-purpose cultures” thrive
The Untapped Potential of “Natural Mentoring”
Informal support from known and trusted adults makes an enormous difference
Cultivating Emotion Regulation and Mental Health
Susanne Schweizer is a neuroscientist investigating the development of emotional regulatory processes and their role in mental health across the life span
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