Neuropsych

The heart of the religious ritual is mysticism, argues Brian Muraresku in “The Immortality Key.”

Historian Rutger Bregman argues that the persistent theory that most people are monsters is just wrong.

It’s never too late to learn a new language. Just don’t count on speaking French like a Parisian.

Heard about the phenomenon of FNE, or ‘first night effect’?

A new theory suggests that dreams’ illogical logic has an important purpose.

Having grown kids still at home is not likely to do you, or them, any permanent harm.

Schools have become captivated by the idea that students must learn a set of generalized critical-thinking skills to flourish in the contemporary world.

Recent research shows that brain teasers don’t make you smarter and don’t belong in job interviews because they don’t reflect real-world problems.

Getting plenty of sleep just became even more important.

Aligning your goals with deeply held values produces better results—in your career and life.

A recent NIHR report found that students with previously low connectedness scores saw improvement in well-being and eased anxiety.

Is your masturbation routine benefitting your sex life? Here’s how to tell…

The color of toys has a much deeper effect on children than some parents may realize.

Social media seems to stress some people out. Maybe its time for a break?

Distancing doesn’t have to mean distant.

The ability to speak up and ask will give these future leaders a much needed boost.

A Stanford study explores the effect of multitasking on memory in young adults.

We make school kids read “Lord of the Flies”—but it’s only half the story.

“Such studies will lead to a better understanding of brain development in both autistic and typical individuals.”

Lack of communication and collaboration are the biggest struggles facing remote workers.

The negative associations of introversion help to explain why loneliness now carries such social stigma.

How can we learn from the lessons of the past and build a better future?

Humans are particularly prone to shiver when a group does or thinks the same thing at the same time.

Certain colors are globally linked to certain feelings, the study reveals.

A study looks at the ingredients of a good scare.

Research suggests that aging affects a brain circuit critical for learning and decision-making.

The area of the brain that recognizes letters and words is ready for action right from the start.

Partisanship can now be seen in brain scans.

A 2020 study published in the journal of Psychological Science explores the idea that fake news can actually help you remember real facts better.

Logic puzzles can teach reasoning in a fun way that doesn’t feel like work.