Behavioral Change

Urban life is moving faster—but at the cost of connection

A new study finds people in U.S. cities walk faster and linger less in public spaces than they did 30 years ago. Here’s why.

An active workplace design can significantly improve workers’ behaviors Rebecca Shavit

Surprisingly, children and young adults who are most active on social media are also most active offline Joseph Shavit

Orangutan treats wound with medicinal plant: A first for great apes Joshua Shavit

Which is more harmful to your health, smoking or vaping?Joshua Shavit

YouTube’s algorithm isn’t radicalizing people, study finds Joshua Shavit

Breakthrough brain implant successfully treats seizures and OCD Joseph Shavit

Brain scans reveal that lonely people process the world in unique ways Joseph Shavit

Gravitational forces from the sun and moon influence animal and plant behaviors Joseph Shavit

Surprisingly the immune system can affect our behaviors, study finds Joseph Shavit

Surprising impact of online gaming social networks on mental health Joseph Shavit

If it pays to be a jerk, why doesn’t everyone do it?Joseph Shavit

Why do cats lick and chew catnip and act so crazy afterwards?Joseph Shavit

How to motivate students during exam time, according to psychologists Joseph Shavit

Gravitational action of sun and moon influences behavior of animals and plants Joseph Shavit

How a committed minority can change society Joshua Shavit

People only pay attention to new information when they want to Joshua Shavit