After analyzing the data, researchers found that people had greater mental well-being in spaces where they could see or hear ...

The GGSC's education team picks some of the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational education books of the year.

This year, we lost three giants in the psychological science community, all relevant to our work here at Greater Good. Frans ...

Greater Good picks our favorite books to help parents and their kids nurture love, connection, and resilience.

Most looked eager to share or hear the opinions of their peers, though of course they also had other topics on their minds.

Empathy is the ability to sense other people’s emotions, coupled with the ability to imagine what someone else might be thinking or feeling. Research suggests that empathic people tend to be more ...

Though news of the world can seem pretty grim at times, we at Greater Good try to see beyond the headlines. We know from research that it’s important not to give in to pervasive anger or despair. Even ...

Provocative talks and revealing interviews with leading experts on the science of happiness, compassion, mindfulness, and more.

Facial expressions are a universal language of emotion, instantly conveying happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and much more. Reading these expressions is essential to compassion and empathy. Take this ...

When we remember the times someone had our back, it changes the way we view ourselves and the world.… ...