In recent years, behavioral science has been going through a replication crisis. Research results, some widely cited and some even applied to real-world problems, couldn’t be replicated when other ...

In my last blog post, I explained the difference between power and influence as they’re classically defined in business and organizational psychology, and I made the case that even though the words ...

U.S. President Donald Trump exits the stage after delivering remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2026. Credit: Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok Russia’s ...

You may feel like you can read your friend’s mind or that you can finish each other’s sentences. It’s not your imagination. There is new scientific proof that your friends influence you ...

A growing share of U.S. adults say religion is gaining influence, but most still want churches to stay out of politics, a 2026 survey finds.

Music is widely used to motivate human behaviors and to influence mindset. Background music plays an important role in our everyday lives (eating, drinking, shopping, and driving). It is an important ...