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About a quarter of victims’ lost time was avoidable.
From psychology to neuroscience, what we believe is not nearly as relevant as why we do.
What if consciousness isn’t all about the brain?
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The National Institutes of Health recently began a $300-million study to examine the effects of screen time on developing brains.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is updated for the 21st century in a new study.
To strengthen your mind, work with your hands, says former astronaut Leland Melvin.
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Who would have thought that endlessly comparing your life to others would make you feel bad?
Over 67,000 trials by the Color Guard can’t be wrong.
Researchers find out why some people believe utter BS.
When it comes to flirting, love meters have nothing on these researchers’ findings.
Need to kick-start your creativity? This technique can really help.
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Schadenfreude is a common feeling, but not all of it is the same.
It’s not just a case of “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”
Swiss researchers identify new dangers of modern cocaine.
A study on flies may hold the key to future addiction treatments.
When you slow down after exiting the highway, or hush your voice in the library, you’re using this brain mechanism.
A guide to making difficult conversations possible—and peaceful—in an increasingly polarized nation.
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Is the appendix a useless organ, an immune system benefactor, a Parkinson’s disease instigator, or all of the above?
A new report outlines how the CIA considered using a drug called Versed on detainees in the years following 9/11.
Pleasure is not just about experiencing an enjoyable moment. It also involves anticipation – a connection between one’s present and future selves.
Military recruits are supposed to be assessed to see whether they’re fit for service. What happens when they’re not?
In a study that might enable earlier diagnosis, neuroscientists find abnormal brain connections that can predict onset of psychotic episodes.
Famously unusual case studies that perplexed psychologists.
These psychological principles can make you more resilient.
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Nasal inhalation may help us retain olfactory memories longer.
A joint study from U.S. and U.K. universities shows promising results in reducing the rate of cognitive decline.
She’s not held back by other animals’ numeracy limitations.
How psilocybin evolved has more to do with sending insects on terrifying trips than it does making Phish sound good.