A neuroscientist explains how to master your focus.

From superstition to religion, we are surrounded by supernatural thinking. Is that a bad thing?

The history of music from bone flutes to Beyoncé.

Escape a mental rut by using nostalgia.

"Supernatural thinking is actually an important part of being a complete human being."

How to see through the lies that surround us.

Rituals come as much from religion as they do from the way Earth spins around the Sun.

Where do you place precious brain resources?

People in the East and West really do think differently, especially when it comes to self-identity. Depending where you live, either associative or distinctive thinking will shape your sense of self.

“This is much deeper than just ‘let’s figure out how we can get both sides to get along.’”

What inequality and populism look like in the brain, according to a neuroscientist.

Only 2% of Alzheimer’s is 100% genetic. The rest is up to your daily habits.

He's studied apes for 50 years - here's what most people get wrong.

Humans won’t survive if we stay on Earth. Michio Kaku explains.

Not an empathetic person? Here’s why that might be a good thing.

Having trouble learning? A PhD engineering professor gives you one key tip.

We evolved to be kind – and die for others.

Kids don’t always make you happier. Here’s why people have them anyway.

Branding isn’t buzz — we’ve been doing it for thousands of years.

There are two kinds of suffering. One is pure pain. The other makes life worth living.

Eugenics is bad - but understanding DNA is good.

According to author and entrepreneur Steven Kotler, at some point this century, we will confront the prospect of immortality.

Near death experiences change people’s lives - and not always for the better.

Almost all our school improvements fail. Here’s why.

“If 90% of children had ADHD and only 10% of children could sit still at a desk, how would we design school?”

We all play the genetic lottery - and the outcome matters a lot.

You can learn things 250% faster by unlocking your ‘flow state.’

The US reduced smoking rates from 50% to 15% with a simple habit hack.

According to renowned physicist Christophe Galfard, physics can’t explain our universe - yet.

Are dreams, hallucinations, and near death experiences all connected?