Freud’s words in 1923: "I belong to the race that in the Middle Ages was blamed for all the plagues, and such experiences ...

Scientists at Auburn University have uncovered a fundamental principle of how brain cells stay connected, and their discovery ...

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The first cohort of editorial fellows joined APS in April 2024, bringing their rich array of experiences and backgrounds to ...

Cognitive neuroscience research shows how meditation can help disrupt habitual thinking, leading to more cognitive ...

Everyday life for eight-year-old Dhyana Levey was not that unlike her peers. She went to school on the weekdays, played with ...

Almost half of patients with depression are treatment-resistant and at higher risk for other mental and physical health problems. More options for treatment are urgently needed.

People who enjoy being alone often spend a lot of time reflecting on their thoughts and feelings. They take the time to ...

One of the signs your body is rejecting your partner, according to psychology, is having physical reactions other than ...

New research suggests adding this strategy into your warmup routine could counteract a night of poor sleep, even before a ...

The study of the human condition has long been fragmented into distinct silos, dividing the humanities from the interpretive social sciences. While each of these disciplines addresses vital questions ...

The human brain processes over 70,000 thoughts per day, yet only a fraction of them engage higher-order thinking skills such ...