Neuropsych

Because of our ability to think about thinking, “the gap between ape and man is immeasurably greater than the one between amoeba and ape.”

Neuroplasticity is a major driver of learning and memory in humans.

How can researchers map something as complex as the human brain?

A study on charity finds that reminding people how nice it feels to give yields better results than appealing to altruism.

The most mental game in existence no longer requires fingers.

Social interactions are important for building the strongest relationships.

A study finds that sexual regret doesn’t change how we behave in the future.

A new study looks at how images of coffee’s origins affect the perception of its premiumness and quality.

Research has shown how important empathy is to relationships, but there are limits to its power.

When you say, “I’ll get it done this week,” you’re just lying to yourself.

New research reveals that the face can affect the shape of the brain through a complex “cross-talk” between the two structures.

We can’t ask them, so scientists have devised an experiment.

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago find that death triggers increased activity in certain brain cells.

A new study explores how using positive labels to describe a majority group may negative impact perceptions of minority groups.

Intrinsic religiosity has a protective effect against depression symptoms.

Labeling thinkers like Albert Einstein and Steve Jobs as “other” may be stifling humanity’s creative potential.

People may be more willing to get vaccinated when told how popular it is.

How our brains interpret computer code could impact how we teach it.

Scans show similar activity to what occurs when you think about yourself.

Flying that helicopter too low is counterproductive.

Next time you listen to scary campfire stories, sit with a friend who has aphantasia.

“The smell of fresh chopped parsley may evoke a grandmother’s cooking, or a whiff of a cigar may evoke a grandfather’s presence,” says author.

A psychologist and a doctor of emergency medicine explain.

A study of 1.6 million people ties high incomes with more positive emotions and fewer negative ones, but only towards the self.

The present-moment awareness that stems from mindfulness practices may be the cost-effective tool that our society needs.

As patients approached death, many had dreams and visions of deceased loved ones.

How different people react to threats of violence.

Remedies must honor the complex social dynamics of adolescence.

New studies show that some people can hear and respond to questions while dreaming.

Can playing video games really curb the risk of depression? Experts weigh in.