"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today.... more
Are you and your job just not clicking anymore? New York University psychology professor Tessa West, PhD, author of... more
Conversational chemistry might seem intangible, but psychologists are beginning figure out what makes some conversations work while others fall apart.... more
Whether your idea of the perfect vacation involves the beach, exploring a city, or just relaxing at home, you probably... more
After a lifetime of thinking that she was just a little bit bad at remembering people, Sadie Dingfelder learned that... more
Octopuses haven’t shared a common ancestor with humans in at least 600 million years. But somehow, separately, these invertebrates evolved... more
APA’s 2024 Work in America survey found that younger workers are more likely than older workers to feel stressed, lonely... more
A few decades ago, the idea of being able to interact directly with a computer using only your thoughts would... more
From getting lost in a novel to binge-watching a favorite TV show, we humans spend a lot of time in... more
From roaring leaf blowers to screeching trains, the world is full of unwelcome noise – and researchers have found that... more
Last year -- 2023 -- was the world’s warmest on record, and 2024 could bring another record-shattering summer. Psychologist Kim... more