The release of the remaining October 7 captives shows that hope can survive even in the darkest hole.

When things go wrong in our relationships, we often try to change the way our partners behave. But usually, trying to fix a person only makes things worse. Last week, we talked to psychologist James Cordova about why this tendency can be so damaging, and what to do instead. This week, we explore another difficult but effective way to strengthen our relationships.

The ultimate advice for managers could be just to be human.

Sociologist Sarah Mosseri is challenging a familiar idea in American work culture: the notion of the “workplace family.”

My grandmother was terrified of losing her memory, but in the end she did. Here’s what could have helped her—and can help you.

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“People seem really different in a good way at the end,” said Leslie Trundy, a Maine high school counselor and avid hiker.

Atdhe Trepca’s videos reach millions of people — and the answers still manage to surprise him.

DM Try as I'm able, I simply don't understand we humans' apparently dismal trajectory. The more rigorous are my thoughts, and the more...

The size of our social networks is limited even in the age of social media Quick Summary A major portion of the outsize human brain is...

We’re wired to shy away from change, resist endings, and cling to what we know.

Research shows that we are quick to spot it in others, slow to recognize it in ourselves. Here are ways to check yourself.

What is the biggest obstacle to innovation in any organization? Why should innovators avoid free-form experimentation to focus on...

Why does the DMT experience feel so familiar to some people?

Most states now have, or are considering, bans of cellphones in public schools. For a generation that grew up with smartphones, being...

Adults are trading happy hour for field day, rediscovering the joys—and the aches—of their favorite elementary-school pastime

Actor, author, and director Jesse Eisenberg demystifies the role of anxiety and self-doubt in leadership.

When it comes to longevity, women are much more likely to outlive men. In the U.S., the gap widened to 5.8 years in 2021. On average, men...

The people in this meeting have all been chronically unhoused — typically living outside for eight to nine years with significant...

The surprising chances of our lives can seem like they’re hinting at hidden truths, but they’re really revealing the human mind at work.