mind

Can’t get to space? Why not bring space to you?

A groundbreaking Stanford University study explains the areas of the brain that are impacted by hypnosis.

It takes a special person with a special set of skills to reach students on an emotional level.

What’s the worst thing that could happen, and can you live with that?

Just before I turned 60, I discovered that sharing my story by drawing could be an effective way to both alleviate my symptoms and combat that stigma.

A joint study by two England universities explores the link between sex and cognitive function with some surprising differences in male and female outcomes in old age.

According to a man that knows more than 20 languages, the key is to start in the middle.

To create wiser adults, add empathy to the school curriculum.

Universities claim to prepare students for the world. How many actually do it?

A larger vocabulary can be a confidence booster for children and make adults better communicators.

Why do so many people encounter these ‘elves’ after smoking large doses of DMT?

Taking preventive measures and investing in positive mental health can impact productivity, company culture, and staff turnover.

The larger the stakes and scope, the less likely a conspiracy theory is to be true.

Learn how to lean into difficult times and build your resilience.

Is this the real life, or is this just fantasy?

This is one of countless studies that prove the positive impact of social connection and intimacy while highlighting the negative impact of isolation and separation.

There are ways to engage with someone with whom you don’t agree.

It may be easiest when you’re young, but the proven benefits of learning a new language at any age cannot be ignored.

Now is the perfect time to take up a new language. Self-motivation and commitment are key to mastering this fun and useful new skill.

Some hold that mental disorders are brain diseases. Others argue that they’re social constructs used to medicalise aberrant behaviour.

The visual languages of comics and graphic novels are great exercise for developing brains.

Flow Research Collective COO Rian Doris explains how to harness the power of your nervous system to find your flow during a pandemic.

The key to raising indistractable kids is to first determine why they’re distracted.

How does the COVID-19 pandemic affect relationships? One study aims to find out. If you have 20 minutes, take the survey!

The coronavirus pandemic offers online education companies a chance to prove themselves.

Rather than trekking up a mountain, a more accurate metaphor for human development involves navigating the waters of a choppy sea.

Johns Hopkins University professor Susan Carnell explains the neuroscience behind eating out of boredom (and how to stop).

This article has been retracted.

Being stuck at home is not as intense as being away from Earth, but there are ways to cope in either scenario.

Our live stream with Harvard literature professor Lisa New begins at 1 pm ET today.