Society

A person holds up a cardboard sign with the message "psychedelics are not a crime" in a crowded room.
Drugs
Psychedelic drugs and the law: What’s next?
The push to legalize magic mushrooms, MDMA, LSD, and other hallucinogens is likely to heighten tensions between state and federal law.
Ben Seal | Knowable Magazine
A break-routine alarm clock with a chain.
Psychology
Trapped in routine? Here’s how to “dishabituate” and rediscover joy
Neuroscientist Tali Sharot shares two ways to “dishabituate” yourself from your routine: take a break or make a change.
Jonny Thomson
A group of Buddhist monks practicing mindfulness while meditating on rocks.
Psychology
The 3 myths of mindfulness
Mindfulness is hugely popular today, but one philosopher has argued that certain unchecked types of mindfulness are deeply flawed.
Jonny Thomson
An aerial view of a sailboat peacefully sailing on a body of water, providing solitude and tranquility for individuals seeking mental health.
Mental Health
Solitude, without loneliness, can have mental health benefits
Thuy-vy Nguyen | Aeon
An MRI image of a brain highlighting productivity.
Employment
The centipede’s dilemma: Why overthinking is killing productivity
Jonny Thomson
A black and white drawing of two women, possibly twins, on a white background.
Healthcare
“The twin boom”: why twinning is on the rise
Jonny Thomson
A photo of albert einstein and a photo of his desk.
Psychology
An enormous study links intelligence and personality in surprising ways
Elizabeth Gilbert
Colorful smiley face stickers for iPhone 11 to capture attention.
Psychology
An ancient technique can improve your attention span
Kevin Dickinson
A woman working on a laptop during different life stages.
Aging
Life’s stages are changing – we need new terms and new ideas to describe them
Jeffrey Arnett
Psychology
What lies beneath our irrational decisions
Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office
Three moss-covered skulls evoke a strong fear of death against a somber black backdrop.
Death
Almost everyone fears death — but not in the same ways
Ross Pomeroy
A person demonstrating how to tie shoes.
DIY
The mathematically correct way to tie your shoes
Ethan Siegel
a small cabin in the woods with a blue roof.
Urban Living
How building more backyard homes, granny flats, and in-law suites can help alleviate the housing crisis
Murali Paranandi and Jeff Kruth