Why does extreme danger paralyse some people while others remain calm? Neuroscientists say the answer lies in how the amygdala is calibrated, something famously illustrated by free solo climber Alex ...

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Fear is a fundamental emotion embedded early in evolution to guarantee our survival. But besides the ability to experience fear, how we respond to it is just as important. Now, a research team from ...