It's happened to all of us: We're in the shower, or on a walk, and boom — a big idea... more

Every day, we leave small traces of ourselves online. And we might not realize what these traces say about us.... more

With the holidays fast approaching, many of us are hunting for that special something for the special someones in our... more

What makes ordinary people do evil things? It was a question that long fascinated the psychologist Philip Zimbardo, who died... more

There's a tradition around many Thanksgiving dinner tables that's as consistent as stuffing and pumpkin pie: the family stories that... more

Neuroscientist Doug Fields was on a trip to Europe when a pickpocket stole his wallet. Doug, normally mild-mannered, became enraged... more

Many of us go to great lengths to be happy. But is our singular focus on feeling good actually making... more

Sometimes we feel just one single feeling with overwhelming force. We're joyously happy. We're crushingly sad. But sometimes it's more... more

For centuries, philosophers and theologians have warned about the dangers of hubris. It’s an emotion that can make us arrogant,... more

This week, we kick off our new series, Emotions 2.0, with a special double episode about the emotions we experience... more