Despite its linguistic roots in ancient Greek, the concept of empathy is of recent intellectual heritage. Yet its history has been varied and colorful, a fact that is also mirrored in the multiplicity of definitions associated with the empathy concept …

Concordia University researchers have published a study in the journal Psychopharmacology that suggests an intranasal form of oxytocin can improve self-perception in social situations.   Oxytocin, is a natural hormone released by the body to ease…

“Our research examines how moral values of empathy and justice have distinct influences on people when they are asked to make donations benefiting others whose choices have led them to an unfortunate place in life,” write authors Saerom Lee…

Supporting the 900+ million people who use Facebook is a big challenge and we have found that understanding the science of how people relate is essential in building tools that help people.   Over the last six months we’ve partnered with great res…