The Shaping of Us

How everyday spaces shape our lives, behavior, and well-being

Lily Bernheimer

The Erotic Return of Footsie

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

Balancing Your Home Workspace for Well-Being and Productivity

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

The perfect WFH space may be hiding in your laundry room

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

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

Ophidiophobia: fear of snakes

Scary Creatures: Why We Fear Snakes and Cats Fear Cucumbers

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

A self-built WikiHouse farmhouse in Warwickshire, UK

The IKEA Effect

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

A petrified log in the Petrified Forest National Park

The Petrified Wood Principle

Social norms: The subtle forces driving our behavior.

Ninja-Proof Seats

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