The Shaping of Us

Mating

The Erotic Return of Footsie

Lily Bernheimer on June 30, 2020

Navigating the “silent language” of personal space bubbles in the era of social distance dating.

Navigating the “silent language” of personal space bubbles in the era of social distance dating.

Career

Balancing Your Home Workspace for Well-Being and Productivity

Lily Bernheimer on May 6, 2020

Working from home is hard, but behavioral science can help.

Working from home is hard, but behavioral science can help.

Career

Working from Home: How to Optimize Productivity and Well-Being

Lily Bernheimer on April 1, 2020

Feeling unproductive working from home? With a few simple tools, you can create a WFH space optimizing focus and well-being.

Feeling unproductive working from home? With a few simple tools, you can create a WFH space optimizing focus and well-being.

Fear

Scary Creatures: Why We Fear Snakes and Cats Fear Cucumbers

Lily Bernheimer on October 31, 2019

What cat videos can teach us about Halloween, evolution, and designing for well-being.

What cat videos can teach us about Halloween, evolution, and designing for well-being.

Career

The IKEA Effect

Lily Bernheimer on October 1, 2019

Building things ourselves makes us value them more — from IKEA furniture to affordable housing.

Building things ourselves makes us value them more — from IKEA furniture to affordable housing.

Behavioral Economics

The Petrified Wood Principle

Lily Bernheimer on September 26, 2019

Social norms: The subtle forces driving our behavior.

Social norms: The subtle forces driving our behavior.

Career

Ninja-Proof Seats

Lily Bernheimer on August 27, 2019

Feeling distracted at work? Simply changing where you sit can enhance concentration and reduce stress.

Feeling distracted at work? Simply changing where you sit can enhance concentration and reduce stress.