Neuroscientist David Linden sheds light on the biology behind phenomena that medicine has long struggled to explain, from voodoo death and broken heart syndrome to the placebo effect, and why grief shows up in autopsy results

Modern culture has made us feel like there’s no time to be patient. Sarah Schnitker’s lab at Baylor University is researching how this often-forgotten virtue could improve our overall well-being.

“Because of the efficiency worship that we have developed in our industrial age, we are now seeing procrastination as a character flaw rather than what it is, a signal that is worth listening to.”

“Fraud never sleeps. It's really a global problem. Fraud is a trillion dollar problem, about $5 trillion today, with that number increasingly rising annually.”

“The very same time that’s making you anxious is actually your most valuable asset. You can always create more energy and more money—but you can never create more time.”

Are humans naturally selfless? Psychologist Abigail Marsh is using studies on psychopathy and altruism to find out.

Social media distorts reality. Here’s how to take it back.

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.

This biologist built a living robot from frog cells — and it could hold the key to the future of regenerative medicine.

Primatologist Frans de Waal inadvertently popularized the term "alpha male." Now, he’s debunking common stereotypes to explain what an "alpha male" really is — empathetic and protective.

Former Yale professor Dr. Morgan Levine shares 3 ways to change your diet to extend your life.

Johns Hopkins professor Dr. Matthew Johnson answers 24 huge questions about psychedelics.

These money experts say you can buy happiness. There are some red flags to look out for, though.

Addicted to spending money you want to save? Here’s how to stop.

Financial experts explain 4 types of money behavior.

Think via Bayes’ rule to become more rational and less brainwashed.

Futurist Ari Wallach shares how to become future-conscious.

What the ‘decade of the brain’ taught us about drug addiction. (Hint, we had it all wrong before.)

We all play the genetic lottery - and the outcome matters a lot.

The US reduced smoking rates from 50% to 15% with a simple habit hack.

Practice doesn’t actually make perfect. Here’s the willpower equation necessary for elite athletes and musicians.

Habit-forming rituals are subconsciously controlling your life. Here’s how to master them.

Dr. Amrisha Vaish explains the science of remorse, guilt, and an effective apology.