People from Western cultures often equate “well-being” with “being happy” but the way that WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic) societies prioritize the pursuit of happiness is far from universal. Recent research suggests that there is significant cultural variation in the ingredients of a good life.

A recent analysis of hundreds of studies on gender bias suggests that the academy has taken significant steps toward creating a more equal professional environment for tenure-track professors, but systemic factors may still limit women researchers' career trajectories.

Research on genetic risk factors is paving the way for precision mental healthcare, but the field needs more racially diverse participants and perspectives for all people to benefit equally.

While the COVID-19 pandemic may be classified as a natural disaster, the socioeconomic conditions that have made communities of color disproportionately vulnerable to the virus are socially constructed.