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Why do so many people report encounters with seemingly similar entities after taking DMT?
The larger the stakes and scope, the less likely a conspiracy theory is to be true.
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Is this the real life, or is this just fantasy?
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A critical thinking framework developed by psychologists can help teach mental skills necessary for our times.
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.
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Brain-computer interfaces give scientists their closest look so far at what the human brain does while we’re asleep.
Do space and time really exist? NASA astronomer Michelle Thaller looks at the implications of Einstein’s famous equation E=mc2.
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Your morning coffee is good for you – if you drink it at the right time.
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.
A study finds that while musical newbies exercise the brain’s so-called creative hemisphere, pros have moved on.
Rather than trekking up a mountain, a more accurate metaphor for human development involves navigating the waters of a choppy sea.
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Being stuck at home is not as intense as being away from Earth, but there are ways to cope in either scenario.
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All that matters is the here and now.
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Our live stream with Harvard literature professor Lisa New begins at 1 pm ET today.
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A new study on rats suggests that using marijuana as an adolescent “reprograms the initial behavioral, molecular, and epigenetic response to cocaine.”
Dr. Robert Emmons and other researchers dig into the positive mental and physical health benefits of expressing gratitude.
When you stop predicting the future and comparing the present to the past, you can reach a beneficial flow state.
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Research shows how “aha moments” affect the brain and cause the evolution of creativity.
The changes in brain structure aren’t the only bodily changes caused by zero gravity.
Your fear of anxiety could be preventing you from treating your anxiety, according to new Penn State research.
Neurons that store abstract representations of past experiences are activated when a new, similar event takes place.
Why finding joy is more easily attainable than the pursuit of happiness.
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Should humans fear artificial intelligence or welcome it into our lives?
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Our lives have been transformed by the coronavirus pandemic. How can we successfully adapt to the new demands and rules of a society that is sheltering in place? What can […]
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How can we promote the creation of new neurons – and why is it so important?
A new study from Singapore found that intermittent fasting increases neurogenesis.
Scientifically, it’s referred to as ‘cancer-related cognitive impairment’ or ‘chemotherapy-related cognitive dysfunction’.
Researchers documented the most common negative side effects of smoking weed, and who might be most susceptible.