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Mind and Behavior
Science will lead us to a universal morality and a cosmic religion.
Fear of being scammed can lead us to make decisions that go against our values and goals — both as individuals and as a society.
Though quantum mechanics is an incredibly successful theory, nobody knows what it means. Scientists now must confront its philosophical implications.
The rewards price to get a free cup of hot coffee at Starbucks is going up.
For Buddhists, the “Four Noble Truths” offer a path to lasting happiness.
Get the most out of your coffee.
Here are the signs that you inherited “money anxiety” from your parents.
Million Stories
In a citizen science project, thousands of pet dogs are helping scientists to understand what happens to memory and cognition in old age.
Hundreds of these cannabis-related chemicals now exist, both natural and synthetic, inspiring researchers in search of medical breakthroughs.
Take a closer look at the different types of reasoning you use every day.
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Neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky on the science of temptation, and the limitations of your brain’s frontal cortex.
A new 20-year analysis of over 14,000 psychology studies finds that a study's media coverage is negatively linked to its replicability.
Research suggests that emotional intelligence is more vital for success than IQ.
Computers are growing more powerful and more capable, but everything has limits
Slimy biofilms made up of bacterial and eukaryotic life forms have taken over an abandoned, flooded uranium mine in Germany.
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Astronomer Michelle Thaller explains the healing power of physics after losing her husband.
We are traveling in a realm that once exclusively belonged to the gods. Space travel will force humanity to rethink everything.
Conducting a thorough needs analysis requires care, curiosity, and open-mindedness.
Forgetfulness isn't always a "glitch" in our memories; it can be a tool to help us make sense of the present and plan for the future.
Experiments tell us quantum entanglement defies space and time.
Most philosophers merely contemplate the world, but what about the ones who actually tried to change it?
Some experiences continue to pay dividends time and time again.
Million Stories
Unlock the full potential of your creativity with holistic detachment. This is the way of the editor.
Humans are good visual thinkers, too, but we tend to privilege verbal thinking.
3mins
Left–Right, Back–Forth, Up–Down. What’s the fourth dimension?
Your breathing rhythm influences a wide range of behaviors, cognition, and emotion.
Researchers watched for signs of withdrawal — but didn't find any.
Compared to people who took a placebo, the brains of those who took caffeine pills had a temporarily smaller gray matter volume.