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 surreal painting shows a large distorted human face with closed eyes, supported by sticks, floating above a calm landscape with a boat and building in the background.
4mins
Ancient societies revered dreams. Modern science tells us why.
A person standing in the ocean captured in a haunting black and white photo.
The dying brain experiences a surge of electrical activity. Could this help explain the mysterious phenomena of near-death experiences?
a painting of two women sitting next to each other.
Emotion dysregulation has been linked to unhealthy risk-taking, relationship challenges, and negative physical health outcomes.
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A recently identified stage of sleep common to narcoleptics is a fertile source of creativity.
a green peace sign on a black background.
5mins
Not all conflict is bad. Expert Priya Parker explains how “heat” can be harnessed for good.
a man's head with a bird flying out of it.
Meditation can put you in a wiser relationship with life.