Lund University. There is a general concern that, with urbanisation, people have lost contact with nature. According to research, less contact means lower engagement with nature and poorer health outcomes as people spend less time outdoors. How we might strengthen…

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.

Recent research suggests frequent GPS use slightly impairs environmental knowledge and sense of direction, while not affecting wayfinding performance. These findings suggest over-reliance on GPS may weaken natural navigational skills

Greenspace exposure is associated with positive mental health and academic outcomes.
In this preregistered longitudinal study, we examined whether the influence of greenspace
exposure on structural brain development partially explains these associations.

Researchers from The University of Osaka observed the reactions of Japanese macaques to the deaths of their companions. They found that some macaques remained near and even groomed the dead, especially if they had been close companions. These findings suggest…

Prof Miles Richardson says people risk ‘extinction of experience’ in the natural world without new policies

Spending time in nature helps people to identify what is meaningful in their lives, shows a new Finnish study conducted at the University of Turku.