Nostalgic foods and scents like fresh-cut grass and hamburgers grilling bring comfort, connection and well-being

Once thought to be an unhealthy experience, researchers now know that feelings of nostalgia can promote greater social connectedness and a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.

Chelsea Reid, Associate Professor of Psychology, College of Charleston • conversation
June 17, 2025 • ~9 min

Our ape cousins show us empathy has deep evolutionary roots – new research

It may be time to move on from species stereotypes.

Zanna Clay, Professor in the Department of Psychology, Durham University • conversation
April 30, 2025 • ~6 min

Psychopaths experience pain differently, even when their bodies say otherwise

Psychopaths seem to break a sweat without feeling the pain.

Minna Lyons, Reader in Forensic Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University • conversation
March 25, 2025 • ~7 min

What the ‘moral distress’ of doctors tells us about eroding trust in health care

When doctors feel unable to provide the care they believe is best for their patients, they may experience what bioethicists call ‘moral distress.’

Daniel T. Kim, Assistant Professor of Bioethics, Albany Medical College • conversation
Feb. 4, 2025 • ~8 min

Why audiences love underdogs and hate lucky breaks

A new study challenges existing assumptions about how audiences form connections with characters in stories.

Gigi Marino-Florida • futurity
Jan. 2, 2025 • ~5 min

Can visiting genocide memorials make you more empathic?

Evidence suggests that high-school students visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau may increase their empathy towards Jewish people.

George R. Wilkes, Director, Relwar Project, King's College London • conversation
Oct. 8, 2024 • ~5 min

Do we have more empathy for people who are similar to us? New research suggests it’s not that simple

People who spend time with those who are different often get better at empathy.

Punit Shah, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Bath • conversation
June 3, 2024 • ~8 min

Red Arrows: narcissism, immorality and lack of empathy are behind the dark psychology that can poison elites

Elite groups often become trapped in echo chambers.

Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology, Edge Hill University • conversation
Nov. 6, 2023 • ~7 min

Narcissism, immorality and lack of empathy: the dark psychology that can poison elites

Elite groups often become trapped in echo chambers.

Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology, Edge Hill University • conversation
Nov. 6, 2023 • ~7 min

Endometriosis afflicts millions of women, but few people feel comfortable talking about it

Health care providers often dismiss endometriosis pain as ‘all in your head’ − which can delay a correct diagnosis and treatment for years.

Kristina S. Brown, Professor and Chair of Couple and Family Therapy, Adler University • conversation
Nov. 1, 2023 • ~8 min

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