Something curious happens in two people’s brains during supportive interactions. It could help explain their emotional power ...

Far more than an evolutionary imperative, caregiving is a gateway to our deepest humanity, and may explain our intelligence ...

Social media is full of images of people plunging into freezing lakes and icy baths, with influencers touting the benefits of cold exposure in one form or another. You may have been wondering what ...

We think of tears as an overflow of emotion, but an evolutionary lens shows they’re a rational form of social signalling ...

The diplomatic intervention by a philosopher on a president shows the extraordinary consequences of unlikely meetings ...

Articles, Films and practical Guides on the nature of reality, part of Psyche’s coverage of creativity and the arts.

Recognise overlooked opportunities to talk. Conversation requires some shared context – something you have in common with a person. There might be a lot of people who already fit this description for ...