Behavioral Change

Discoveries 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.

Discoveries An active workplace design can significantly improve workers’ behaviors

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

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

Discoveries YouTube’s algorithm isn’t radicalizing people, study finds

Discoveries Breakthrough brain implant successfully treats seizures and OCD

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

Discoveries Gravitational forces from the sun and moon influence animal and plant behaviors

Discoveries Surprisingly the immune system can affect our behaviors, study finds

Discoveries Surprising impact of online gaming social networks on mental health

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

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

Discoveries How to motivate students during exam time, according to psychologists

Global Good Gravitational action of sun and moon influences behavior of animals and plants

Global Good How a committed minority can change society

Global Good People only pay attention to new information when they want to

Discoveries Machine learning algorithm revolutionizes how scientists study behavior