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Why “survival of the fittest” is wrong
He's studied apes for 50 years - here's what most people get wrong.
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Moral enhancement explained: Can science make us better people?
Could a pill make you more moral? Should you take it if it could?
Why large groups of people often come to the same conclusions
Study confirms the existence of a special kind of groupthink in large groups.
The 3 keys to solving complex global problems
We have the money to change the world. What's standing in the way?
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Warrior women: New evidence of ancient female big-game hunters
Turns out gender assumptions have been going on for quite some time.
What blinking slowly means to cats, according to science
Scientists confirm that slow blinks are an effective way to connect with a cat.
Navy SEALs: How to build a warrior mindset
SEAL training is the ultimate test of both mental and physical strength.
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This is the superpower teachers need to flex
It takes a special person with a special set of skills to reach students on an emotional level.
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Do same-sex couples resolve conflicts in a healthier way?
A 12-year long study examines the differences between how same-sex and different-sex couples argue, with some surprising results.
Emotional intelligence: Why each of us should aspire to be more like Richard Feynman
The physicist was both a gentleman and scholar.
How should you react to speech you disagree with?
Disagreements should not equal censorship.
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Perfectionism wastes everyone’s time. Here’s how.
The goal should be satisfaction, not perfection—why good enough is good enough.
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Law vs. justice: What is our duty in society?
Laws can't stand by themselves. Professor James Stoner explains why.
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The debate is over: Cats care, study shows
A study at the University of Oregon puts a longstanding myth to rest.
Cat ladies aren’t ‘depressed, anxious or alone,’ say UCLA researchers
Cat owners are no more likely to be crazy than you.
Mathematician Eric Weinstein launches a new podcast, ‘The Portal’
The Portal promises to be a deep dive into the possible.
Want to have better sex? Talk about ‘it’ with your partner more, say Texas researchers
Conversation helps sexual satisfaction and desire, especially with partners in committed relationships.
The most desired people in the job market? ‘Glue people.’
Here's why "glue people" won't get steamrolled by job automation.
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America has outgrown its ‘Judeo-Christian’ label. What’s next?
At one point, America needed to be called a Judeo-Christian nation. Now, with growing populations of Muslims, Evangelicals, Sikhs, Atheists, and other faiths, what should America call itself next?
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What makes a good leader: strength or smarts?
When it comes to leadership, we're quite picky on who we let govern us.
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A new study claims Australians don’t see cyclists as fully human
Unfortunately, this means that drivers act more aggressively on the road when spotting cyclists.
New study: Like humans, world’s smallest bears can mimic faces too
This may be more common in mammals than we'd thought.
Chores cause conflict. Try managing them like this instead.
Here's how to set clear expectations about household management.
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The science behind why our brains make us cooperate (or disagree)
Studies from neuroscience highlight how the brain both helps with and prevents collaboration.
10 quotes to motivate you in 2019
Good quotes are powerful catalysts for positive actions.
11 Esther Perel quotes that set the record straight on love and sex
The Belgian psychotherapist has a lot to teach us.
Courageous Collaborations: Difficult dialogue moves us forward
Sponsored by the Charles Koch Foundation.
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Ideology drives us apart. Neuroscience can bring us back together.
A guide to making difficult conversations possible—and peaceful—in an increasingly polarized nation.
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What humanity will gain by going to Mars
The greatest space program spinoff? Human collaboration.
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Are you courageous enough to collaborate with your enemies?
Unlikely allies can solve society's most complex problems.
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