Past psychology and behavioral science studies have identified various ways in which people's acquisition of new knowledge ...

Studies estimate that roughly one quarter to one third of students experience math anxiety, a psychological condition that ...

Here's what research actually tells us: the happiness boost from vacations fades fast, usually within a few weeks. Meanwhile, ...

A talk inspired by a hit musical turned Hollywood film will be asking “are people born wicked or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?” ...

A talk inspired by a hit musical turned Hollywood film will be asking “are people born wicked or do they have wickedness ...

Curiosity might have killed the cat, but it could prove to be one of the keys to dogs' cognitive abilities, according to a ...

Humans have a great capacity for both self-sabotage and unlimited learning. This makes us exceptionally unpredictable.

Here are 15 ways to go out alone without feeling awkward—and actually start enjoying it. Imagine yourself seated at a cozy ...

Bed-rotting is sadly becoming the norm for the digitally addicted (which, let's face it, is most of us). While taking some ...

Summary: Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum explore why consciousness evolved and why different species developed it in distinct ways. By comparing humans with birds, they show that complex ...

Across a lifetime, the brain does not glide forward in a straight line. It moves in fits and starts, with stretches of relative stability punctuated by periods when learning demands, social roles, and ...

"One Hand Clapping" draws from neuroscience, evolution, philosophy and a rich tapestry of cultural references to examine how ...