Spending time in nature helps us see others as more human, boosting empathy and kindness. This effect is linked to feeling connected to something larger than ourselves, promoting positive social interactions.

A recent study found that altruistic behavior is universally attractive in romantic partners, with no significant differences between heterosexual and homosexual individuals.

New research on the "net pet effect."

USC Dornsife psychologists show that empathy can be conditioned through emotional rewards — revealing a surprising path to compassion

People from lower-income backgrounds may be more attuned to others during social interactions, according to new research. The study found that lower-SES individuals showed greater physiological responsiveness to partners, yet participants still reported preferring…

Humans are keen pattern-seekers and take advantage of regularities present in their
environment. In the temporal domain, we may call these patterns rhythms, but what
is rhythm? Definitions vary, but all presuppose a categorical distinction between
rhythm…