Psychologists have revealed a profound connection between the spirituality of science and positive wellbeing, much like the benefits traditionally associated with religion. Research led by ...

Words escape you. Your skin tingles. You are overwhelmed by how small and insignificant you really are, bursting with a feeling that is hard to define. This is awe. Awe is a complex emotional state we ...

Feeling awe—whether from witnessing natural wonders or recalling profound moments—may help people feel more connected to their communities, universities, or even their countries. A new study published ...

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Think about the last time the emotion of “awe” swept over you. Perhaps you were standing in a museum in front of a piece of artwork you’ve always loved but never saw in person. Or, if you’re a nature ...

When Dr. Paul Piff, a social psychologist at the University of California, Irvine, first became curious about awe more than a decade ago, his questions seemed simple. What is awe, exactly, and what ...

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The experience of awe may be fleeting, but its impact on brain function has lasting psychological benefits. Imagine standing at the edge of a vast canyon, gazing at the endless expanse of stars in the ...

Every so often, we have the rare fortune to experience transformational moments that change how we see ourselves and the world around us. This was the case for me in early 2023. The Caribbean is ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Noticing the history and beauty around us can shift how we see ourselves—and our communities. An awe walk through Harlem reveals how the stories ...

Awe is a vital way of experiencing life. It acknowledges that we're creatures, we're anxious, we're fragile. But it also points us to the More -- the More of who we are and what we're participating in ...