Behavior

Humans’ spatial recall makes mental notes about the location of high-calorie foods

Living your best life doesn’t depend on wealth, or even happiness, but a rich and complex experience

Scientists need to acknowledge that fact—and to act on it in these most dire of times

The idea that we must “beat” or “get over” illness helps explain the grotesque carnival we’re now seeing in the White House

It’ll be messy, but we have the tools and the technology to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to cast a vote and have it counted

How Facebook, fake news and friends are altering memories and changing history

Elections aren’t won on the basis of policies; they’re won on the basis of the stories each side tells about itself and its values

Implicit bias training isn't enough. What actually works?

Anxiety about social distancing and infection is altering how much we dream and the nature of our dreams themselves

Dancing, rowing and even finger tapping in unison unleash powerful forces in the brain that drive good feelings

The way we decide may even give insight into delusional thinking

Techniques such as inclusive teaching can inspire “hyperpersistence”