The best doesn’t exist. A psychologist explains why we can’t stop searching.
Given that we live in a consumer culture where you can get anything — a T-shirt, fancy whiskey, blood pressure… More
Competition
Kill the competition: why siblings fight but colleagues cooperate
There is a certain rhythm to the swing of sibling relations. We resent our brothers and sisters in childhood. We… More
How to Live With the Pain of Loss, Without Going Numb
What is the best way to deal with a loss? Loss is one of life’s most excruciating emotions, because it… More
National Science Foundation Welcomes Entries for 2026 Idea Machine Competition
The National Science Foundationis accepting submissions for the NSF 2026 Idea Machine, a competition seeking input on promising new directions in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics research and education… More
NSF Announces Competition for Developing Next “Big Ideas” for Funding
The National Science Foundation has announced the NSF 2026 Idea Machine, a competition dedicated to investing in the cutting-edge scientific questions of the next decade. It is open to everyone and will identify the NSF’s next 10 Big Ideas for future funding… More
How competition fuels inequality and conflict
Inequality is one of the best predictors of conflict ever found. Except when it isn’t. Consider homicide in the United… More