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Mind & Behavior
Study the science of how we think, feel, and act, with insights that help you better understand yourself and others.
People underestimate their opponent’s capacity to feel basic human sensations. We can short-circuit this impulse through moral reframing and perspective taking.
“We didn’t build anything face-ish into our network [but] managed to segregate themselves without being given a face-specific nudge.”
Shoving platelet-rich plasma up your nose might restore your sense of smell after COVID. But whether it actually works still needs to be sniffed out.
Research shows self-ratings of personality traits like diligence are generally more accurate than ratings from others.
Can electrical stimulation meaningfully substitute for natural touch during a complex task in the real world? We think so.
Moments of social anxiety around truth tend to be accompanied by similar “fool the eye” pop culture phenomena.
Behavioral interventions may be better for long-term health.
Inflection points veer life in unexpected directions. While unnerving, they provide opportunities for those who can navigate them.
Much of the discussion began during the pandemic, which really brought mental health issues to the forefront.
Plants are very sensitive to touch, with research showing that touching a plant can change its genome and launch a cascade of plant hormones.
When was the last time you spent some quality time with yourself?
Bruce Willis has announced he is stepping away from acting.
Studies show that feelings of ease and comfort in a given situation are tied to feelings of authenticity.
An emerging field studies parasites that take over the nervous system of a host.
Older adults who napped at least once or for more than an hour a day had a 40% higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s than those who napped less.
There’s never been a better time to implement empathy training.
Successful romantic relationships require desire, but that desire doesn't have to be sexual.
The Human Genome Project put together 92% of our DNA blueprint. Here's what it took to complete the rest.
Will all robots think like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg?