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February 25, 2025

An Evolutionary Perspective on the Real Problem with Increased Screen Time

Human communication evolved face-to-face, but digital anonymity disrupts this natural social bond.

August 1, 2012

Being Kind Makes Kids Happy

A new study is the first to show that kids get a happiness boost from sacrificing for others, suggesting our strong inclinations for altruism.

September 25, 2012

Play, Stress, and the Learning Brain

An extraordinary number of species—from squid to lizards to humans—engage in play. But why?

January 4, 2013

Are Babies Born Good?

New research offers surprising answers to the age-old question of where morality comes from.

January 25, 2013

Religion vs Evolution Explanatations: Don’t Be Afraid to Tell a Great Story

Evolution designed humans to see the world in fictional story mode.

January 30, 2013

How Childhood Let Modern Humans Conquer The Planet

Is curiosity what saved the humans?

October 8, 2012

Is Human Nature Fundamentally Selfish or Altruistic?

Did selfishness — or sharing — drive human evolution?

April 9, 2013

Learning from Mother Nature About Teaching Our Children: Ten Simple Truths

Scientists explored new solutions from an unusual source: Darwin's theory of evolution.Education isn’t working well in America, despite billions of dollars and everyone’s best intentions. Not too long ago, scientists explored new solutions from an unusual source: Darwin’s theory of evolution.