Parenting from a Neuroscience Perspective

A neuroscientist discovers the ideal study subject.

Aditi Subramaniam, Ph.D.

The Baffling Science of Pain

Pain is a surprisingly complex phenomenon, especially when it turns chronic. Here are some major reasons why.

6 Factors That Drive Morality

Understanding what drives moral change gives us valuable insights into the nature of our species.

The Representation Paradox

How can we overcome the "focusing illusion" to achieve more meaningful representation in the arts?

How a Simple Word Game Became an Internet Sensation

Psychology-driven factors that may make the game Wordle's design so compelling.

The Irresistible Pull of Social Media

Is "reduce time spent on social media" on your New Year Resolution list? Here's what you need to know about the neuroscience of social media addiction.

Parenting Across Cultures

What can we learn from the approaches of parents from other cultures?

What Quitting Social Media Taught Me

I went off social media for a few months. Here's what I learned.

Why Lived Experience Matters

Empathy has its limits—it's hard to know what a person has been through without experiencing it ourselves. Including diverse voices can make dialogue deeper and more meaningful.

COVID-19 Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults

What makes older adults more vulnerable to social isolation and loneliness, and what can we as a society do about it?

7 Cognitive Biases That Parents Need to Know About

How to overcome some of the common cognitive biases pertaining to parenting.

Social Isolation During the Pandemic May Hit Teens Hard

Are you wondering what the effects of social isolation are on teenagers? Here's what the research says about these effects, and what we can do to mitigate them.

What Psychology Tells Us About the Nostalgia Paradox

Do you find yourself looking back at the past fondly? Here is what you need to know about the different types of nostalgia.

On Conformity: Assimilation Versus Authenticity

Expecting people to conform can have troubling consequences. Freeing ourselves and those around us from such pressures can go a long way.

Dealing with Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic

We need to make our anxiety about the situation work in a positive manner for us, without allowing ourselves to crumble under the pressure.

Understanding the Neuroscience of Compassion

What exactly is compassion and what drives the desire to help complete strangers?

Combating Misinformation in the Information Age

There has never been a more important time to protect ourselves against misinformation. Here is what research tells us about why we're susceptible to it.

7 Ways to Learn More Effectively

Are you picking up a new skill or learning something for the first time? Here are some techniques to maximize your learning potential.

To Forgive or Not to Forgive

The complex calculations involved in deciding whether to forgive someone or hold on to a grudge; and what we can learn from toddlers, who seem resistant to holding grudges.

The Effect of the Pandemic on Kids, Teenagers, and Families

The pandemic has upended the social and educational lives of children and teenagers. Here's what psychologists have to say.

The Evolution of Disgust Responses

Several factors influence our disgust responses, from culture to genetics to familiarity.

The Psychology of Disgust

The expansion of the role of disgust from a mechanism to protect from pathogens to one that governs morality.

Exploration Versus Reward in Toddlers

A new study asks what motivates toddlers to explore their environments as much as they do.

Reshaping Empathy

If we can attempt to harness our primal, tribalistic empathy and use it to try and enhance our understanding of people different from us, the world might be better for it.