Narcissism is driven by insecurity, and not an inflated sense of self, finds a new study by a team of psychology researchers.
Racial Wealth Gap Has Roots in Promises of Land
The united states made two promises—and it kept one but not the other. The tale can help us understand the existing wealth gap between African Americans and white Americans.
The united states made two promises—and it kept one but not the other. The tale can help us understand the existing wealth gap between African Americans and white Americans.
How To Spot ’Emotional Suffering’ During COVID (and What To Do)
A year after the pandemic outbreak, Stephanie Marcello has tips for spotting the signs of emotional distress in yourself and others, as well as recommendations for steps you can take to treat it.
A year after the pandemic outbreak, Stephanie Marcello has tips for spotting the signs of emotional distress in yourself and others, as well as recommendations for steps you can take to treat it.
Way More People Choose Green Energy When It’s the Default
Consumers are more likely to get sustainably produced electricity if that’s their provider’s default offer, according to new research.
Consumers are more likely to get sustainably produced electricity if that’s their provider’s default offer, according to new research.
Your Feelings About Memories Shape Your Decisions
People base their decisions on subjective memory—how they feel about a memory—more than on its accuracy, researchers report.
People base their decisions on subjective memory—how they feel about a memory—more than on its accuracy, researchers report.
‘Microbreaks’ Keep You More Engaged on Tough Work Days
Research shows people are more likely to take “microbreaks” at work on days when they’re tired—but that’s not a bad thing.
Research shows people are more likely to take “microbreaks” at work on days when they’re tired—but that’s not a bad thing.
Northeast ‘Ghost Forests’ Multiply as Waters Rise
New research indicates two factors behind the emergence of “ghost forests” filled with dead trees along the mid-Atlantic and southern New England coast.
New research indicates two factors behind the emergence of “ghost forests” filled with dead trees along the mid-Atlantic and southern New England coast.
CDC Stats on COVID-19 Deaths Obscure Structural Racism
Researchers are raising concerns about the centers for disease control and prevention’s reports about the racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 deaths.
Researchers are raising concerns about the centers for disease control and prevention’s reports about the racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 deaths.
Sleep Trouble May Complicate Grief After Loved One’s Death
People who have persistent trouble sleeping before the death of a loved one may have an especially difficult time grieving after it, what’s known as “complicated grief,” according to a new study.
People who have persistent trouble sleeping before the death of a loved one may have an especially difficult time grieving after it, what’s known as “complicated grief,” according to a new study.
1 Head Injury Could Lead To Dementia Decades Later
A single head injury could lead to dementia later in life, researchers report.
A single head injury could lead to dementia later in life, researchers report.
Will Your Work Ever Get Back To Normal?
While widespread adult COVID-19 vaccination by mid-2021 looks promising, what passes for normal in the workplace when the US economy reopens remains uncertain.
While widespread adult COVID-19 vaccination by mid-2021 looks promising, what passes for normal in the workplace when the US economy reopens remains uncertain.
Targeted Ocean Protection Could Offer 3x the Benefits
A new study is the first to map ocean areas that, if strongly protected, would help solve climate, food, and biodiversity crises.
A new study is the first to map ocean areas that, if strongly protected, would help solve climate, food, and biodiversity crises.
COVID-19 Stymied Young Kids’ Reading Skills
Reading skills among young students stalled during the pandemic, according to a new study.
Reading skills among young students stalled during the pandemic, according to a new study.
Parents: Step Away From That Focused Little Kid
Too much parental involvement when children are focused on an activity can undermine their behavioral development, research finds.
Too much parental involvement when children are focused on an activity can undermine their behavioral development, research finds.
Consequences of Unfair Police Treatment Go Far Beyond Initial Act
New research using a nationally representative sample of more than 12,000 participants shows the collateral consequences victims are likely to confront following unfair treatment from police.
New research using a nationally representative sample of more than 12,000 participants shows the collateral consequences victims are likely to confront following unfair treatment from police.
How ‘Dismemory’ Maintains the Racial Wealth Gap
The first episode of a new podcast series presents a startling comparison: White households in Boston have a median net worth of about $247,000 dollars. The median net worth of a black household there is a mere $8 dollars.
The first episode of a new podcast series presents a startling comparison: White households in Boston have a median net worth of about $247,000 dollars. The median net worth of a black household there is a mere $8 dollars.