Reflecting on the strength model of self-control, some criticisms of the model, and some of the adjustments that have emerged ...

Legendary Prankster Adam B pushes his psychological limits by attempting to survive fifty hours of total isolation in a dark, ...

An entertaining view of what unpopular creatures including raccoons, rats, coyotes, gulls, snakes, and other intruders teach us about intelligence, adaptability, and ourselves.

A recent study in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin suggests we consistently underestimate our power in intimate ...

New research suggests that while open-mindedness and liberal ideology often go hand-in-hand, they are different traits. Actively open-minded thinking, rather than political liberalism, is the true ...

Psychologist, author and surrogacy advocate Kim Bergman joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about being a ...

How Leaders Can Build Psychological Safety, Prevent Burnout, and Sustain High Performance in 2026. In 2026, fostering psychological safety has become a survival strategy for high-performing teams and ...

These puzzles showcase the base rate fallacy; the second one is also an example of the false positive paradox. When people ...

A perplexing exam — on which a high score could help confer a full-ride scholarship to Michigan State — attracted hundreds of ...

Around 20,000 seafarers are estimated to be stranded on ships in the Persian Gulf, under heightened physical threat and ...

According to these notices, war risk cover is now excluded in Iran and Iranian coastal waters up to 12 nautical miles ...

You have probably encountered the base rate fallacy, and it probably fooled you. Part mathematical paradox and part cognitive bias, this mental oversight has surprisingly forceful things to say ...