Patience seems to be universally valued as a virtue. Find out how a new study sheds light on how our brains regulate our capacity to delay instant gratification. (4:45 min read)
Category: Humanity
Dogmatic People Are Less Likely to Check Their Facts
Dogmatic people pose a problem. They resist ideas, and divide groups. Find out why eliminating dogmatism is more challenging than you might think. (4:30 min read)
Refugee Resettlement Hits Twenty Year Low
Refugee resettlement worldwide hit a twenty year low due to the pandemic. Find out why the UN says this has to change by the end of the year. (3:30 min read)
Remembrance Day: A Day of Pride or Sorrow?
Remembrance Day was oddly sunny and warm this year. I reflect on the history of Armistice Day and what it means for us a century later. (4:30 min read)
Female Hunter Remains Overturn Gender Misconceptions
Female hunter remains have been unearthed in Peru. Find out why their discovery challenges our ideas about gender roles in tribal societies. (4:15 min read)
#EndSARS Protesters: Nigerian Police Kill Ten
EndSARS activists are demanding the end of a goon unit in Nigeria’s police force. Government-sponsored thugs killed ten peaceful protesters. Find out more. (4:45 min read)
Agreeable People Are More Successful at Work
Agreeable people are more likely to succeed at work than their aggressive peers. Find out why two studies show that nice guys don’t finish last after all. (3:30 min read)
Back to School in the Pandemic Period
It’s time for parents to prepare their children to go back to school. Find out why getting back to class this year feels very different across the globe. (5:30 min read)
Bat Woman On Pandemic, China and White House
Bat Woman” is the affectionate nickname China’s people use for their top bat virus expert. Find out why she spoke out this week. (5:00 min read)
Friendly People Ensured Human Survival
Friendly people are often dismissed as being too kind for their own good. The truth is that they’ve been vital to human success. Find out why. (4:30 min read)