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Nine Early Career Researchers Join APS’s 2025 Cohort of Editorial Fellows
APS welcomes 10 researchers from across the globe to the second cohort of APS Editorial Fellows.
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What Do Young People Need to Help Them Thrive?
If you were asked to write an article about student happiness at your school, what would you include? What are some of the things that you and your peers identify as sources of joy, fun, togetherness and general satisfaction? What sorts of things bring stress, worry and a feeling of division or disconnection? ... “Study after study shows that social connection is critical for happiness, and young people are spending less time with friends than they were a decade ago,” said Laurie Santos, a psychology professor at Yale and host of “The Happiness Lab” podcast.
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Why People See Their Pets as Family Members
Declining fertility rates and our biological drive to nurture may explain the rise of “dog parents.”
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Over a Dozen APS Fellows Elected to Two Prestigious Scientific Organizations in 2025
A long list of APS Fellows, award winners, and members have been elected to both the Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences in 2025 elections.
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How Donating Can Help Manage Depression Symptoms
Donating is thought of as a selfless act. But new research suggests people who regularly give away their money might also be cashing in on a reward: earning a more positive outlook.
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Why Do Emotions Hijack Our Decisions? The Neuroscience of Impulsivity
Podcast: Why do some people struggle to control their actions when emotions run high? What happens in the brain when impulsive decisions take over? Why do some brains lose control under high arousal, while others stay composed? Under the Cortex explores.
