My unsung hero of science: Carolyn Wood Sherif, pioneer of feminist psychology who foresaw the risks of scientific bias

In the US state park of Robbers Cave, Oklahoma, Carolyn Wood Sherif is standing squinting up at the sun. The two wooden ...
University of Vermont

Human Language is Biased Towards Safety, Major Study Reveals, Challenging 70-Year Scientific Consensus

A new UVM study challenges a widely accepted theory: that the meaning of words is organized around expressing emotion.
Association for Psychological ScienceOpinion

2026 Editorial Fellows Bring Diverse and Global Perspectives

APS welcomes nine psychological researchers to the third cohort of APS Editorial Fellows.
Psychology Today

Age Gaps in Relationships: 7 Scientific Facts

Age gaps in relationships are a hot topic in psychological research. Here are 7 recent scientific insights about them: 1. Men live longer if they have a younger partner, and women live longer if their ...