Discoveries Dopamine is the key allowing our brains to change beliefs — short-term ones, at least October 10, 2018
Mind & Brain Our brains don’t like having too many options to pick from because they’re lazy October 3, 2018
Health In the fight against depression, researchers turn to mind-reading (that works) September 27, 2018 - Updated on February 15, 2019
Anthropology Generosity may be contagious, new study suggests September 20, 2018 - Updated on September 21, 2018
News Both males and females perceive women wearing makeup as more open to casual sex — and they’re wrong September 18, 2018
Environment New role-playing game engages people from all backgrounds with climate action September 11, 2018
News Selfies destroy confidence and make young women feel less attractive September 6, 2018 - Updated on February 15, 2019
Mind & Brain Feeback, not evidence, makes us confident we’re right — even when we’re not September 6, 2018
Mind & Brain AI spots depression by looking at your patterns of speech September 3, 2018 - Updated on February 15, 2019
Animals Tiny fish passes mirror test, might be self-aware August 31, 2018 - Updated on October 17, 2022
Computer Science & IT How to Lose 20 Pounds in 20 Minutes, The Psychology of Clickbait August 29, 2018 - Updated on May 4, 2023
Health What doesn’t kill you really makes you stronger: post-PTSD individuals experience mental growth August 23, 2018
Mind & Brain Humor done right helps in the classroom, 99% of students report. Bad humor hurts August 20, 2018
News Angry people are more likely to overestimate their intelligence — but that’s not the whole story August 6, 2018
Health Business students are more likely to have a brain parasite infection spread by cat feces July 27, 2018
Health Regular cannabis use may impair the ability to envision one’s personal future July 25, 2018 - Updated on July 26, 2018
Mind & Brain It might be easier to tell a lie in a foreign language — relatively speaking July 23, 2018
News “Conservative syndrome” might explain why religious people tend to be of lower intelligence June 28, 2018 - Updated on February 15, 2019
Mind & Brain Analysis of over 800 million tweets reveals how our thought patterns shift throughout the day June 20, 2018
Environment Political preference doesn’t dictate your views on climate — except if you’re American May 9, 2018
News Performing artists with a history of childhood adversity have more intense creative experiences May 7, 2018
Geology Earth’s oceans generate a second, tiny, previously-unknown magnetic field, ESA satellites find April 11, 2018 - Updated on September 21, 2023
News We’re all dupes for food we crave, willing to pay significantly more even when it’s bad for us April 3, 2018 - Updated on July 19, 2023
News It takes about 200 hours with someone to turn them into a best friend, new study shows April 2, 2018
Mind & Brain Good-looking people are more likely to feel that life is fair April 2, 2018 - Updated on April 3, 2018
