Mind & Behavior

Mind & Behavior

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

What if you could just grow your own blood?
The concept of burnout is nothing new. But there are ways to prevent burnout and promote greater engagement with work. 
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Deep secrets don’t explode. They do something worse, explains Michael Slepian.
When we're stressed, our hormones and nervous system produce all sorts of odors.
Parity tasks (such as odd and even categorisation) are considered abstract and high-level numerical concepts in humans.
Belief in God and the afterlife increased, while belief in superstition decreased.
To prevent overloading the memory system, the brain may have a mechanism that tosses out certain types of memories.
A man in a suit stands facing a mirror, but the reflection shows the back of his head instead of his face.
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If your inner voice is cruel, try these steps to reclaim your mind.
John Templeton Foundation
Philosopher Slavoj Žižek argues that we often don't truly want to obtain what we think we desire.
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Everything you ever wanted to know about the Universe, explained by physicist Sean Carroll.
top science stories 2022
2022 was another busy year in the realm of science, with groundbreaking stories spanning space, materials, medicine, and technology.
a yellow drawing of a man's face with a wave pattern.
A concept known as "wave-particle duality" famously applies to light. But it also applies to all matter — including you.
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The research could aid the development of more effective treatments for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 
Sight helps you see a room, but interoception lets you sense it from inside your own body.