Mind & Brain

Distinctive meanings for a word like “risk” can have a big impact on public messaging, especially when it comes to issues like climate change

From meditation to smiling, researchers take a second look at studies claiming to reveal what makes us happy

The wealthiest person on Earth has taken the next step toward a commercial brain interface

Subgoals can make all the difference when ambitious targets seem too daunting

A new technique helps anesthesiologists track changes in states of consciousness

There’s a myth that it takes 21 days to form a habit. Experts explain why it might take some people longer—or shorter

Studies of goal setting reveal why it’s so hard to keep resolutions—and how to make ones that actually stick

The allergy and asthma drug montelukast, also known as Singulair, can cause psychiatric side effects—and researchers aren’t sure why

New cross-species research suggests a theory of mind is one thing that sets humans apart from apes

The evolution of beat perception likely unfolded gradually among primates, reaching its pinnacle in humans

“Sludge content” is a type of viral video that features multiple clips playing simultaneously on a screen. Experts unpack what it may be doing to the brain

Devices that connect brains to computers are increasingly sophisticated. Can the nascent neurorights movement keep pace?