Mind & Behavior

Mind & Behavior

Study the science of how we think, feel, and act, with insights that help you better understand yourself and others.

A young girl giving her undivided attention to a TV screen displaying an engaging cartoon.
The modern attention economy hijacks our ability to focus, but an ancient technique offers a means to get it back.
A single bed bug on a white background.
Claims of a sudden infestation appear unfounded.
Three young girls sitting on a bench and smiling.
After turning up hundreds of genes with hard-to-predict effects, some scientists are now probing the grander developmental processes that shape face geometry.
Gertrude Bell, a formidable traveller, archaeologist and diplomat, defied the action fallacy by challenging conventional wisdom and achieving remarkable success in her endeavors.
We rightly celebrate Winston Churchill as one of the world's greatest leaders — but for all the wrong reasons.
The curious be the unicorn.
Visionaries from Socrates to Steve Jobs have touted curiosity as an essential quality. Here’s how to supercharge your spirit of inquiry.
A group of people sitting around a table in a conference room, strategizing on how to retain talent.
Really smart people don’t just demand intellectual engagement — they need the opportunity to learn and create something special.
A collage of people learning and working on a computer.
Your brain is not an obsolete piece of technology. Once properly trained for learning, it’s your ticket to navigating the AI landscape.