Mind & Behavior

Mind & Behavior

Study the science of how we think, feel, and act, with insights that help you better understand yourself and others.

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5mins
Our one-size-fits-all approach to sex education hasn't worked for a long time. Sex educator Emily Nagoski explains what we know (and don't know) about the role neurodiversity plays in intimacy.
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7mins
This biologist built a living robot from frog cells — and it could hold the key to the future of regenerative medicine.
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4mins
How do “you” emerge from a collection of cells? A biologist explains.
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11mins
The best orgasms come when you learn how to unlock a sexual “flow state.” Emily Nagoski, a sex educator, shares a meditation to help you get started.
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6mins
Scientists can't define spirituality. But we can study its healing effects, says this Columbia psychologist.
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8mins
We know that humans are an intelligent species. But this biologist breaks down the intelligence of each of our cells — and it will blow your mind.
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Exercise can have surprisingly transformative impacts on the brain, according to neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. It has the power not only to boost mood and focus due to an increase in […]
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6mins
Modern life replaced spirituality with goal-setting — and it’s making us depressed. Here’s how to win back your happiness.
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Two-time debate world champion Bo Seo gives 3 tips for constructing the perfect argument.
A man wearing a red headscarf sleeps against a tree with an open book in hand, while a dog lies nearby on the grass. A basket and fishing rod rest beside him.
6mins
Hustle culture is part of our DNA — but it’s making us unhappy. Yale psychologist Laurie Santos explains how to escape your inner drill sergeant and find peace in imperfection.
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6mins
Your "social reality" isn’t an absolute reality. A leading neuroscientist explains why.
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5mins
What sets trauma apart from regular bad experiences? A leading neuroscientist explains.
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6mins
If you don’t feel better after the weekend, the “burnout paradox” could explain why.
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7mins
Plato and Carl Sagan were wrong about the human brain, says a top neuroscientist.
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2hr 9mins
Johns Hopkins professor Dr. Matthew Johnson answers 24 huge questions about psychedelics.
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8mins
Your brain isn’t wired for happiness — but you can change that, explains Yale scientist Laurie Santos.
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7mins
You’ve heard about your "lizard brain." But what about the other two?
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10mins
People are having less sex than ever. 3 experts explain the keys to maintaining a passionate relationship.
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9mins
No, emotions don’t happen TO you. Here’s what happens instead.