Behavior
A Digital Obsession
How to feel less stressed and more empowered and to create a life of meaning—without your phone
Latest Mind And Brain Stories
Culture
The Ups and Downs of an Impossible Staircase
A 3-D reimagining of a classic illusion reveals new depths
Behavior
Adolescent Brains Are Wired to Want Status and Respect: That’s an Opportunity for Teachers and Parents
Advances in neuroscience and psychology could lead to real-world benefits in education and mental health
Neurology
Damage to a Protective Shield around the Brain May Lead to Alzheimer’s and Other Diseases
The blood-brain barrier deteriorates with aging, but animal studies indicate repairs can make old brains look young again
Neurology
How Big Data Are Unlocking the Mysteries of Autism
Better genetic insights can help support people across the spectrum
Behavior
COVID Has Created a Perfect Storm for Fringe Science
It’s always been with us, but in a time of pandemic, its practitioners have an amplified capacity to unleash serious harm
Cognition
What It’s Like to Have Face Blindness during the Pandemic
Before COVID, I would often be embarrassed when I didn’t recognize someone while walking my dog. Not now
Behavior
The Deadly Consequences of Hypersexualizing Asian Women
A long history of racism and misogyny set the stage for recent violence, including a murderous “bad day” in Atlanta
Behavior
Coping Strategies of Ocean Castaways Hold Lessons for the COVID Pandemic
Shipwreck victims cast adrift for weeks or months exhibit a resilience that serves as a model to weather any extended crisis
Behavior
Students Who Gesture during Learning ‘Grasp’ Concepts Better
Hand movement appears to help in teaching about statistical models
