
To Lead a Meaningful Life, Become Your Own Hero
From Gilgamesh to Star Wars, the narrative blueprint underpinning many heroic tales can offer a powerful way to reframe experiences

To Lead a Meaningful Life, Become Your Own Hero
From Gilgamesh to Star Wars, the narrative blueprint underpinning many heroic tales can offer a powerful way to reframe experiences

Children Face Unequal Treatment in the Classroom—With Devastating Consequences
Students often receive feedback that conveys expectations linked to their socioeconomic background


Morbid Curiosity Is Linked to Conspiracy Theories
Those fascinated with true crime podcasts may be more vulnerable to conspiratorial beliefs

Can a Bad Night’s Sleep Trigger a Migraine?
Scientists have found a feedback loop between poor sleep and migraine attacks, and breaking the cycle could be key to treatments

Sleeping People Can Follow Simple Spoken Commands
A new study finds that we respond to simple commands, such as smiling or frowning, in certain phases of sleep

This Public Health Measure Bridges the National Divide over Firearms—Just Don’t Call It Gun Control
Some states have begun to buy into the need for off-site firearm storage to protect those at risk of suicide

Treating Mental Health as Part of Climate Disaster Recovery
Mental health specialists discuss strategies for residents reexperiencing trauma in the aftermath of hurricanes, wildfires and floods

This Is The Largest Map of The Human Brain Ever Made
Researchers catalogue more than 3,000 different types of cell in our most complex organ

People Who Speak Backward Reveal the Brain’s Endless Ability to Play with Language
Argentine researchers studied a regional slang that reverses the order of word syllables or letters. Their findings give insight into our natural ability to engage in wordplay

Your Brain Finds It Easy to Size Up Four Objects But Not Five—Here’s Why
Neuron activity shows that the brain uses different systems for counting up to four, and for five or more

Zoom Time May Be Linked to Discontent with One’s Own Appearance
How do people make peace with the image reflected back at them in a video conference?

Know Yourself Better by Writing What Pops into Your Head
The exercise of writing down unfiltered thoughts enhances self-knowledge