We don’t have to look very far—especially in this bombastic political season—for evidence that many people seem more inclined to lob rhetorical grenades than seek understanding or civility. And the ...

For more than 90 years, the Core curriculum at the University of Chicago has formed the basis for undergraduate students’ academic journey through the College. Yet the Core’s transformative impact ...

NPR had a story the other week about Yale economist James Choi, who examined 50 popular personal finance books to see how their tips aligned with traditional economic advice. (You can find Choi’s ...

The ability to text or live chat with an elite coach can deepen learning. Imagine you’re shopping for a printer at a big, warehouse-style store. Upon arriving at the electronics aisle, you discover ...

Humans and most other animals are known to be strongly driven by expected rewards or adverse consequences. The process of acquiring new skills or adjusting behaviors in response to positive outcomes ...

Whether you are trying to quit smoking or eat more vegetables, changing your habits takes more than willpower. Habits are shaped by how your brain learns and makes decisions. A recent study found that ...

"Now that we know this second learning system exists in the brain, we have a scientific basis for developing new strategies to break bad habits. Up until now, most research on addictions and ...