Perseverance helps people achieve goals and is linked with well-being. But combined with chronic societal stressors, it can lead to cognitive overload that puts a strain on brain health.

An executive order critiques the idea that race is a human invention. But that’s exactly what modern science supports.

Rewriting the map can influence the public psyche in ways subtle and not so subtle.

A social scientist tracking adolescents’ beliefs and behaviors over time was uniquely positioned to document changes in teens’ worldviews after Trump’s 2016 election.

The US has a long history of misusing genetics and biology in immigration policy, the effects of which are still keenly felt today.

Healthy diet and regular exercise are key to treating obesity. But the stress of everyday racism and sexism hinder Black women from adopting lifestyle changes necessary for weight loss.

The second world war forced eugenicists to retreat to the fringes of science - but still found ways to publish in journals.

Black women who are more frequently exposed to racism showed stronger connections in areas of the brain involved in rumination and heightened vigilance, both of which lead to faster biological aging.

Montgomery once closed all of its parks rather than desegregate them. Today, the city’s long history of racial inequality is still reflected in the state of its parks and green spaces.