There is a growing movement of health care providers prescribing social activities and community engagement to patients, not ...

The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that ...

A new study suggests that encouraging children to empathize with nature could influence their attitudes about the environment ...

Talking and thinking about their goals, identities, and values can help teens develop a sense of purpose and even spur their ...

After a year that feels like it has pushed many of us apart, our selection of the top scientific insights of 2024 are nearly all about how we come together and how we’re interconnected—across time, ...

I know I sometimes feel cynicism or despair when I think about the new year, and it seems many of my friends do, too. With so much uncertainty and seemingly intractable world problems needing ...

This year is likely to be remembered as one in which conflict worsened around the globe and political upheaval was ubiquitous. Progress occurs every day, however, right under our noses, and there was ...

Here are the 20 best original Greater Good articles from the past year, as determined by a combination of reader popularity and staff votes. 2. Six Misconceptions We Have About Romantic Love, by ...

Student suspensions across the country. Police in riot gear called on to dozens of campuses. Presidents of top universities called into congressional hearings. Those were the top higher education ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. In this guided meditation, Dacher Keltner helps us cultivate awe by focusing on new beginnings. Whether it’s a budding plant, a new friendship, or a ...

Universities can pave the way for a more connected, compassionate, and resilient generation by developing spaces for deeper conversations.