Mind & Brain Wearing a bike helmet makes your brain feel safer — even when you’re not in danger August 16, 2019
News To avoid choking under pressure, imagine you already have the prize and are merely defending it August 6, 2019
News People who believe in conspiracy theories also more likely to believe in pseudoscience August 1, 2019 - Updated on March 14, 2023
Mind & Brain Women are just as aroused by pornography as men, largest study of its kind shows July 17, 2019
Mind & Brain Music can be used to estimate political ideology to an “accuracy of 70%”, researchers say July 13, 2019 - Updated on January 15, 2020
Mind & Brain The hunger hormone is involved in episodic memory in rats, new research finds July 11, 2019
Mind & Brain Ignoring distractions or temptation is harder when you’re tired, stressed, or trying to remember something July 8, 2019
News Excessive self-criticism for failing to reach one’s “full potential” causes psychological distress June 21, 2019
Health Spending just 2 hours a week in nature promotes health and wellbeing June 14, 2019 - Updated on February 27, 2020
News Tilting your head down will make you seem more dominant — but also more aggressive June 14, 2019
News These fishes get sad when their partner is away — pointing to the roots of romantic love June 12, 2019
News You do have a type when it comes to dating, study finds June 11, 2019 - Updated on July 20, 2023
News Polyamorous relationships may be more fullfilling than monogamous ones (for a time at least) May 22, 2019
Mind & Brain Around one-quarter of those who meditate experience unpleasant symptoms — we don’t know why May 13, 2019
News Children prefer simple objects over toys because they’re “not limited” to being a single thing May 3, 2019
News Women can spot unfaithful men by looking at their faces, but men can’t do the same in women April 17, 2019
News First reliable evidence for ‘social acceleration’ comes from our shorter collective attention spans April 15, 2019
Health We thought depression arises from just 18 genes — we were wrong, new study finds April 3, 2019
Mind & Brain Tired? Try looking at a cup of coffee — new research says that’s enough to perk you up March 28, 2019
News Want to improve your mood quickly? Look at people around you and, genuinely, wish them well March 28, 2019
Mind & Brain Movies and shows may help people with attachment issues better navigate their own relationships March 25, 2019
Mind & Brain The genders kill differently — and one paper proposes it’s because of our ancient roles March 22, 2019
Mind & Brain Creativity hinges on churning as many ideas out as possible — then taking a break March 22, 2019
News Immigrants to the US are happier later in life than natives — despite generally being worse off financially March 21, 2019 - Updated on February 14, 2020
Mind & Brain Paying attention shuts down ‘brain noise’ that isn’t related to what we’re looking for March 20, 2019
