Mind & Brain

The downfall of a long-standing theory in psychology raises a question: How much does the environment we’re raised in change how we literally see the world?

Money talks louder in some languages than others

Washing waste from the brain is an essential function of sleep—and it could help ward off dementia

Long dismissed as impossible, nerve regrowth is offering new hope for healing injuries and treating neurodegeneration

Algorithmic social media is driving the creation of new slang at a breakneck pace. Linguist Adam Aleksic, also known as the Etymology Nerd, explains how

A new brain prosthesis can read out inner thoughts in real time, helping people with ALS and brain stem stroke communicate fast and comfortably

Using AI chatbots for “therapy” is dangerous, mental health experts say. Here’s why

Insights from human brains could inform how scientists search for awareness in all its possible forms

Kids crave approval from their peers. Chatbots offer an alternative to IRL relationships, but they can come at a price

When people viewed virtual avatars with coughs or rashes, their brain triggered an immune response

Researchers and therapists explore the mental health benefits of tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons.

Brain scans capture memory formation in babies, raising new questions about why people forget their earliest years