Mind & Brain

Three studies show that a mouse will try to rouse an unconscious companion

Life as an “innie” in the show Severance would likely involve severe trauma and mental stress, psychological research suggests

As a complex picture of schizophrenia emerges, so do new ways to treat the disorder

A personal quest and progress in brain science finally put a name on baffling behaviors

Animal emotions—including joy—may be key markers of conscious beings

People who are rated as good storytellers exhibit a purpose-oriented mindset and big-picture thinking more often than others

A mysterious neuro-ocular syndrome remains an unknown risk for long-term spaceflight

Neuroscientist Lore Thaler speaks about her efforts to make echolocation training more accessible

Neuroscience research claiming to question the existence of free will may have been misinterpreted

Utterances like um, wow and mm-hmm aren’t garbage—they keep conversations flowing

Some songs get stuck in our head more than others, and scientists have uncovered what makes them so irresistible.

Can taking a simple oath make you more trustworthy? That depends a lot on its exact wording