Why Envy Might Be Good for Us
Namibian hunter-gatherers deride those who stand out. What does this tell us about why, and how, we care about fairness?
Why Envy Might Be Good for Us
Relationships
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The Evolutionary Enigma of the Human Eyebrow
Eyebrows lack an obvious function. Does new research solve the riddle of these thin arcs of facial hair?
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When Gaming the System Is the Only Way to Parenthood
Prospective parents often panic about the suitability of their homes, staging their lives and houses for inspection to comply with a host of unwritten rules. Very little of this helps get children into loving families.
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Humanity’s Surprising Variety of Approaches to Toilet Training
Don’t worry, parents. When it comes to potty training, you almost can’t go wrong.
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Grief Can Make Us Wise
Grief makes sense of loss and opens us to rebuilding all that is meaningful in life. Society would benefit if public grief were acknowledged more.
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When It Comes to Love, Is Three (or More) a Crowd?
Cultures around the world fear unrequited love. One strategy to avoid the pain of rejection might be to spread your love around—but does that work?