Psychological research is showing that altruism does exist, an understanding that could lead to a more empathetic world.

Research shows that giving time, money or support to others is associated with benefits to well-being. But doing so isn’t ...

Dog ownership benefits the mental health and social behaviors of teens, which may come about due to changes in gut microbes ...

No matter your stage of life, it’s always possible (and healthy) to add more meaning and purpose to your experiences. Rituals ...

Everyday life is full of small behaviors we treat as moral choices, scientific truths, or acts of civic virtue—often without ...

A variety of studies are showing that rough-and-tumble play is important for animals and kids alike.

Behavioural ecology is the study of behavioural interactions between individuals within populations and communities, usually in an evolutionary context. It looks at how competition and cooperation ...

So many kids (and adults!) struggle with pragmatic language skills due to having autism or another learning disability. Not ...

This commentary explores how collective intelligence arises from local interactions in animal groups and how these principles inform the design of swarm robotic systems, addressing the challenge of ...