Something curious happens in two people’s brains during supportive interactions. It could help explain their emotional power ...

We think of tears as an overflow of emotion, but an evolutionary lens shows they’re a rational form of social signalling ...

She wasn’t ours. We knew that. We reminded ourselves of this constantly, as the days turned to weeks and then months. We had no claim to her, but she became part of us. Her sweaty handprints kissed ...

Far more than an evolutionary imperative, caregiving is a gateway to our deepest humanity, and may explain our intelligence ...

The diplomatic intervention by a philosopher on a president shows the extraordinary consequences of unlikely meetings ...

Articles, Films and practical Guides on the nature of reality, part of Psyche’s coverage of creativity and the arts.

Recognise overlooked opportunities to talk. Conversation requires some shared context – something you have in common with a person. There might be a lot of people who already fit this description for ...