Mental Health

Research finds a fascinating connection between IQ and aging

Snake venom toxicity depends on snake size, energy requirements and environmental dimensionality more than on prey size.

A rigorous study has intriguing results

The anesthetic-cum-party drug restores the ability to make connections among brain cells

NYU’s “Sounds of New York City” project listens to the city—and then, with the help of citizen scientists, teaches machines to decode the soundscape. Jim Daley reports. 

Should you tell your best friend? Your date? Your impatient boss? This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen walks you through this tough decision

Researchers are unraveling the psychological reasons why some people relentlessly self-diagnose themselves online for hours a day

New research provides strong evidence for a low tech, relatively low cost solution—without medication

Brief but intensive treatments are proving to be effective for many anxiety disorders

Tracking the location and mood of 15,000 people, researchers found that scenic beauty was linked to happiness—including near urban sights like bridges and buildings. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Propofol reduces the intensity of traumatic memories

Nasal spray related to the anesthetic/street drug ketamine targets treatment-resistant patients