Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.

While critics argue that empathy can be limiting, new research finds that empathy and reasoning work together to drive people ...

New research finds that connecting with strangers not only boosts your mood—it helps build a kinder, more cooperative society ...

In 2021, a Tennessee high school teacher named Matthew Hawn was fired after assigning readings about white privilege and discussing race in his class—topics some parents said violated the state’s new ...