Why does your voice change as you get older?
AdultsMasculinitySocietyWomen...The human voice is capable of incredible variety and range. As we age, our bodies undergo two major changes which explore that range.
The Only Animal That Weeps
AdultsPsychologyScienceSocietyWhy do we cry? It's weird. Humans leak water out of their faces when they get sad. Are we the only animals that do this?
Plastic Pollution: How Humans are Turning the World into Plastic
AdultsGlobal WarmingSocietyWorldModern life would be impossible without plastic - but we have long since lost control over our invention.
Are there universal expressions of emotion?
AdultsPsychologySocietyThe 40 or so muscles in the human face can be activated in different combinations to create thousands of expressions.
How can you change someone's mind?
AdultsPsychologySocietyWhy do arguments change people's minds in some cases and backfire in others? Hugo Mercier explains how arguments are more convincing when they rest on a good knowledge of the audience, taking into account what the audience believes, who they trust, and what they value.
Can Loneliness Kill You?
AdultsPsychologySocietyWe all feel lonely sometimes, but are the effects serious?
The psychology of post-traumatic stress disorder
AdultsLifePsychologySocietyMany of us will experience some kind of trauma during our lifetime. Sometimes, we escape with no long-term effects. But for millions of people, those experiences linger, causing symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and negative thoughts that interfere with everyday life.
Are Rich People Worse Humans?
AdultsCulturePsychologySocietyIs money the reason Kanye West and Jake Paul are jerks?