"This research helps shed light on what happens in the brain that gives rise to political polarization," says Oriel FeldmanHall.

People are more willing to get a COVID-19 vaccination when they are told about how many other people in their community plan to get one.

The majority of the world’s population identifies with a religion – could their faith be used to save the planet?

An expert explains how we got to the Christmas celebrations of today after the Puritans banned them, as well as other holiday history.

New research evaluates bias according to whether young white children think inequality is innate or environmental.

New research shows that people who had a conspiracy mindset before the pandemic were more likely to believe fake info about COVID.

Our love of the supernatural reflects a "natural human impulse" to find meaning in a chaotic world, experts say.

Teaching people about racial inequality in United States history can change their views and add nuance to their thinking, research indicates.

Teaching people about racial inequality in United States history can change their views and add nuance to their thinking, research indicates.

Here are some reasons for the natural human tendency to avoid or reject new information that runs counter to what you already know – and some tips on how to do better.