It’s still early days in genetic research, though advances will aid study of educational attainment and, notably, disease
Encouraging pre-commitment to a future behavior helps people do hard things — but it can backfire
Expanding chains drive out independent grocers, reduce access to fresh produce
Study finds interest in screening embryos for education propensity, especially if everyone else is doing it
A culture that valorized revenge among pre-industrial herders resonates today
Pushing aside GDP for a measure of human well-being turns out to be very, very difficult. Ask Dan Benjamin
Novelty and social connection boost time spent playing
Access to birth control among lower-income women was curtailed by pandemic’s lockdown
Pairing the mundane — hand washing, teeth brushing — with more engaging activities
Waiting until one product model runs out can be a costly mistake
Equal incentives perceived differently and can affect norms
When might most other people choose to visit the bank?
Fatigue during a morning class dissuades some from rewarding majors
A shopping session may unfold over a period of weeks, not minutes
1.8 million tons of PET plastic bottles end in landfills annually