Mind & Brain

Musicologists and neuroscientists have been trying to understand what turns speech into music.

Autism has at least four subtypes, an analysis of more than 5,000 children’s genes, traits and developmental trajectories has shown

Being conscientious will serve kids in the long run. Here are some tips to help them learn that trait

Brain differences in children and teens who experiment with drugs early show up before they take their first puff or sip

Adult brains grow new neurons, and scientists have finally pinpointed where they come from

Often framed as a boon for personal wellness, meditation helps us connect with and support others, too

Scientists warn against reading too much into a small experiment about ChatGPT and brain activity that is receiving a lot of buzz

The kids are out of school, and some of the pressures may be off. Here’s how you can further connect with them to make next year a little easier

Scientists are just beginning to document sexual synesthesia, a phenomenon that can bring consciousness-altering washes of color and fantastical scenes at the moment of orgasm

Answering the question of when consciousness emerges is deeply tied to the mystery of what it actually is and how it can be measured

New research highlights the risks and occasional rewards of parental perfectionism

The brain weighs factors based on their importance to oneself and one’s social world as part of a complex calculation that shapes behavior