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A new study shows that naming conventions will change how infants represent objects in their memories.
Scientists are seeking ways to safely connect computers to the brain.
Some anxiety is natural, but it doesn’t have to control your life.
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Viewing art that doesn’t look like anything makes your brain take extra steps to try and get it.
SEAL training is the ultimate test of both mental and physical strength.
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Reaching beyond the stereotypes of meditation and embracing the science of mindfulness.
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Several experts have weighed in on our sometimes morbid curiosity and fascination with true crime.
Join the lauded author of Range in conversation with best-selling author and poker pro Maria Konnikova!
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You may be surprised at how your body and brain react to this type of pleasure.
Big brains come at a big cost, however.
What was so great about Einstein anyway? A group of experts weigh in.
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Join Maria Konnikova live at 11am EDT tomorrow on Big Think!
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Even non-academic experiences can inspire meaningful moments of learning and self-reflection.
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We’re all guilty of it, but there are ways to curb your procrastination and be more productive.
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Helping students get better at learning prepares them for life, not just higher education.
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Many of the most popular apps are about self-improvement.
Are we genetically inclined for superstition or just fearful of the truth?
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The year 2020 will go down in history as one that shook our inner and outer worlds.
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If machines develop consciousness, or if we manage to give it to them, the human-robot dynamic will forever be different.
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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.
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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.
Some of the world’s top minds weigh in on one of the most divisive questions in tech.
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Living like a genius and finding ways to “optimize” sleep is not necessarily good for your health. Here’s why.
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A 2017 University of Wisconsin-Madison study was the first of it’s kind to show structural differences in the psychopathic brain.
Three scientists examine three dimensions of psychopathy: neurological, social, and criminal.
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Don’t worry about grammar rules at first. They’ll only trip you up.
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Reveri Health has launched a new stress-relief self-hypnosis program through Amazon Alexa to help combat the anxiety of COVID-19.
A specialized MRI sensor reveals the neurotransmitter’s influence on neural activity throughout the brain.
Light therapy might help your natural circadian rhythm and even stave off seasonal depression.