Teaching rats to drive a tiny car around a laboratory taught scientists a lot about the benefits of anticipating the joy brought by the things we love.

We live in divisive times. How much does conflict seep into the office? Research offers a surprising answer.

The history of the two-day weekend offers lessons for today’s calls for a four-day week.

One study suggests in low-income areas, males have poorer mental health than women.

Less than 10% of the top-earning dead celebrities are women – it shows how the gender pay gap persists even after life.

Rushing your shopping increases the likelihood of splurging, writes Catherine Jansson-Boyd.

Tech giants like Apple are building vastly expensive headquarters – but university-style spaces have been used by companies for decades, write Agustin Chevez and DJ Huppatz