Psychology

People are reluctant to reach out to friends they have lost touch with—but both sides are gratified when they reconnect

Fear of phantom costs pushes us to avoid “free money” or “too good to be true” offers

Wealth and well-being go together in many studies, but certain communities complicate this link

An emerging science of advanced meditation could transform mental health and our understanding of consciousness

These cohousing communities are fighting an epidemic of loneliness with radical neighborliness.

Following Mexico’s election of a woman with a scientific pedigree, Nature reviewed the legacy of well-known politicians with backgrounds in science and engineering.

Why are bears both adorable and deadly? Scientific American investigates why these apex predators are “friend-shaped”

Personality measures suggest Donald Trump exerts a cult of personality over his followers, people who are psychologically susceptible to his appeal. This could help explain how he has succeeded in U.S. politics while other populists have not

Vaccine misinformation on social media, smartphone addiction in teens, and more are discussed in this week’s news roundup.

Puzzling Havana Syndrome injuries that have afflicted U.S. diplomats may have a more complicated explanation than solely pulsed microwaves or mass psychology

Research on the developing brain points to new ways to help young people with anxiety disorders

Therapy chatbots are increasingly popular and may benefit some people, but it's dangerous to trust AI during a mental health crisis