Neuropsych

Viewing art that doesn’t look like anything makes your brain take extra steps to try and get it.

There are several things both men and women can do to actively boost low libido, according to research.

Reaching beyond the stereotypes of meditation and embracing the science of mindfulness.

Emotional intelligence is a skill sought by many employers. Here’s how to raise yours.

Several experts have weighed in on our sometimes morbid curiosity and fascination with true crime.

The multifaceted cerebellum is large — it’s just tightly folded.

Finding a balance between job satisfaction, money, and lifestyle is not easy.

What was so great about Einstein anyway? A group of experts weigh in.

Never has the bar to entry been so low and the recognized benefits so high.

This study has linked female porn consumption to orgasms that are easier to achieve and more satisfying during both masturbation and partnered sex.

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Passion makes challenges enjoyable, but it may have little use in schools.

Teaching your child metacognitive techniques can improve their learning and life skills.

fMRI scans show each new thing you think of as a “thought worm.”

Can thinking about the past really help us create a better present and future?

Watch The Daily Show comedian Jordan Klepper and elite improviser Bob Kulhan live.

How a study on worms pointed the way towards a treatment for dementia.

Chronic irregular sleep in children was associated with psychotic experiences in adolescence, according to a recent study out of the University of Birmingham’s School of Psychology.

Are we genetically inclined for superstition or just fearful of the truth?

Do we really know what we want in a romantic partner? If so, do our desires actually mean we match up with people who suit them?

A study of the manner in which memory works turns up a surprising thing.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought out the perception of selfishness among many.

Human brains evolved for creativity. We just have to learn how to access it.

With the most common form of female sexual dysfunction impacting 1 in 10 women, this important study dives into how to keep a relationship going despite having different needs and wants in the bedroom.

According to a licensed clinical psychologist, we need to change the way we define narcissism in order to recognize it more clearly for what it really is.

The banality-of-evil thesis was a flashpoint for controversy.

If you’re interested in reinvention and adaptability, turns out Italian cooking is an instruction manual for life.

What are the chances that an online connection will lead to true love?

Unraveling the mysteries of adult neurogenesis may have clinical applications.

It turns out, letting your partner know you appreciate them leads to a stronger relationship. Who’d have thunk?