We don’t talk to strangers very often, and when we don’t have enough data, we can’t [easily] be like, “Oh yeah, I remember ...

In a study conducted in a waiting-room setting, a robot called MirrorBot encouraged conversations, playful exchanges, and other interactions between strangers. The findings suggest that robots can ...

Cornell University researchers are using technology, in the form of a mirror-equipped robot, to help bring people together.

If you've ever poured your heart out to strangers on Reddit at 2 AM but answered "I'm fine" when your partner asked the same ...

TK Park takes a wider approach this year, spreading its board game gatherings across Bangkok. Working with the Institute of ...

When Megan Hall reminded her son, Hudson, not to take candy from strangers at the park, his cheerful logic turned the serious lesson into a moment she won’t soon forget. “Just before this, he was ...

Sociologists call it "the power of weak ties." We're taught that deep relationships are the only ones that matter. But for ...

So many people are feeling lonely in the world today, struggling with community and connection, and suffering at the hands of screen-induced social anxiety, so much so that even conversations with ...

American professor Hank Nuwer was instantly blown away when he met his Polish tour guide Gosia Wróblewska. A day spent ...

Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Commander shares his advice to parents on how to keep kids safe from online sex crimes.

A new campaign in York is urging people to bring back small talk between strangers. More than half of people in the UK say they would appreciate the kind words of a stranger if they were visibly upset ...

Dating today often begins with a swipe and a quick exchange of messages. The routine feels normal now, but it’s a fairly recent development. Before smartphones and profiles, people relied on everyday ...