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Mind & Behavior
Study the science of how we think, feel, and act, with insights that help you better understand yourself and others.
Claims of a "loneliness epidemic" aren't based on robust data. Loneliness might be a problem, but it's not worse than it was in the past.
Take a hint from Einstein and Mozart — unplug and make peace with some degree of failure.
Intelligence is not fixed but fluid. A growth mindset allows our brains to flourish while lowering our stress levels.
Rather than sending serial killer art to auctions, it should be sent to abnormal psychologists for research.
A recent study highlights the astounding adaptability of the human brain.
Despite a reputation for catastrophe and cat killings, curiosity is a beneficial drive that improves our lives and well-being.
We know that everything changes, but we long for something more permanent.
One reason saving is hard: We tend to view our "future selves" as complete strangers, and our decisions in the present moment reflect that.
Million Stories
If a person stands little chance of ever being wealthy, perhaps playing the lottery is a rational decision.
Striking differences in the composition of the gut microbiome suggest that fermented food could help those suffering from anorexia.
Forgetting and misremembering are the building blocks of creativity and imagination.
These composers channeled the horror of the Holocaust and Hiroshima while honoring those who lived through it.
The discovery has enormous implications for the development of novel anti-anxiety medications.
You’ve probably noticed that most retailers use prices ending in 99. That’s intentional.
Million Stories
Our bodies crave more food if we haven’t had enough protein, and this can lead to a vicious cycle.
More than a third of Americans don’t get enough sleep. Diet is an important, under-recognized culprit.
A competency framework is a way to align individual performance with organizational goals. Read on to learn how.
Wealthier in resources; poorer in time.
The average age of cannabis users is increasing. Weed may fall out of fashion before it becomes legal everywhere.
Nobody knows where the word "penguin" comes from.