
Did Neurons Evolve Twice?
Tracing the history of the earliest animals offers clues to whether the birth of the neuron was a one-time event

Did Neurons Evolve Twice?
Tracing the history of the earliest animals offers clues to whether the birth of the neuron was a one-time event

The Curious Joy of Being Wrong
Cultivating intellectual humility can offer individual and social benefits, a psychologist explains


Intervention at an Early Age May Hold Off the Onset of Depression
Preventing initial episodes might stop depression from becoming a disabling chronic condition

Confronting Illusions Can Help Heal Trauma
Renowned physician Gabor Maté ruminates on trauma and Jewishness at a time of conflict

Why Keeping a Streak Boosts Your Motivation
A streak can motivate you to keep up with behaviors ranging from praying to running to sharing pictures on social media

2023’s Mind-Bending Revelations in the Brain Sciences
This year the explosion of interest in AI had a profound impact on how experts in the fields of neuroscience and psychology think about biological intelligence and learning

Zapping the Vagus Nerve Could Relieve Some Long COVID Symptoms
Ongoing research shows electrical vagus nerve stimulators could relieve some long COVID symptoms. But are the expensive devices worth the price?

Decoding Your Hunger During the Holidays
Deciding when and what to eat is a complex calculus incorporating input from your eyes, your gut and your vagus nerve

You Can Literally Sniff Out Other People’s Inner Feelings
Scents are not only important in our relationship to food and the natural world. They also play a role in how we communicate with people we know

Sniffing Women’s Tears Makes Men Less Aggressive
For the first time, researchers have used behavioral measures, brain imaging and molecular biology to test how odorless chemicals from human tears affect people

How Winter Affects Our Mood and Behavior
From experiencing seasonal depression to feeling friskier, here are some ways winter affects people's mental health and attitude

Why Do Christmas Songs Get Stuck in Your Head So Easily?
If holiday music seems designed in a lab to get stuck on repeat inside your head for all of December, well, it kind of is