Tag: Empathy
Ukraine’s war has shattered some friendships and family ties – but...
Greta Uehling, University of Michigan
War does more than displace civilians, or kill them. When wars are waged in...
How the presence of pets builds trust among people
Megan K Mueller, Tufts University
Companion animals are a core part of family life in the United States, with...
Teens with secure family relationships ‘pay it forward’ with empathy for...
Jessica Stern, University of Virginia
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The morality of feeling equal empathy for strangers and family alike
Brendan Gaesser, University at Albany, State University of New York and Zoë Fowler, University at Albany, State University of New York
The year 2020 has...
Families can support kids’ mental health whether they’re learning remotely or...
Erika Bocknek, Wayne State University
The choice between in-person learning, where available, and remote learning is a fraught one for parents. Children experience joy and...
How to distinguish a psychopath from a ‘shy-chopath’
John Edens, Texas A&M University
What makes a criminal a psychopath?
Their grisly deeds and commanding presence attract our attention – look no further than...
Is it unethical to give your cat catnip?
Debra Merskin, University of Oregon
As the Christmas season gets underway thoughts turn to buying gifts for the entire family. For some, companion animals...
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What has nuclear physics ever given us?
Paul Stevenson, University of Surrey
This year marks the 103rd anniversary of the birth of nuclear physics, when Ernest Rutherford, Hans Geiger and Ernest Marsden’s...
