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Mind and Behavior
The idea of "absolute time" was our default for millennia. But time is relative, as gravity and motion both cause time to dilate.
Stress-busting soundtrack or placebo effect?
From Brahms to Tchaikovsky, here's a curated list of composers whose music has shaped the classical canon.
It's possible to measure philosophy's progress in two ways. But is that really the point?
7mins
Are sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll actually good for you?
The study shows that it’s possible to map the wildly subjective psychedelic experiences to specific brain regions.
Wealth was a cushion, but even being well-off did not protect people from the harmful effects of pandemic stressors.
Society treats teenagers as if they’re a problem to be solved, but the truth is that we have to prepare them to solve our problems. It’s time that we change the narrative.
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The relationship between these two ways of thinking about the world deserves deeper exploration.
Murmurations have no leader and follow no plan.
The attitude we take to Will Smith's slap will mirror our attitudes to violence, masculinity, and protecting others more generally.
More than 200 years ago, scientists tried to figure out how bats navigate in the dark (or without eyes). This set in motion a series of events that led to the development of ultrasound as a form of psychotherapy.
Chimpanzees are able to consider the context of social interactions and can accept unfavorable outcomes — sometimes.
It won't give you a six pack, but could improve your bone density.
Anesthesia causes animals and humans to lose consciousness. A study found it has a similar effect on Venus flytraps.
3mins
He’s written 7 books on happiness. He’s studied it for 30 years. He even taught it at Harvard. What can Tal Ben-Shahar tell you about really being happy?
Understanding the factors behind recent growth could help us better approach inequality.
Modern applications of Stoicism show up in unexpected places, from the latest techniques in psychotherapy to texts on Christian theology.
Scientists find two 30-second techniques that prevent dizziness upon standing.
4mins
We’re wrong about what other people think - and that has harmful impacts on the next generation.
Stand Together
Helplessness isn't learned — it's an instinctual response that can be overcome.
About six minutes after the heart stops, the brain essentially dies.
Salk scientists studied complex decision-making capabilities in a worm with just 302 neurons and a mouth full of teeth. It's smarter than you would think.
Sludge may be inevitable, but there are better ways to manage such frictions in our daily lives.
The idea that the news can make you sick has a long history.
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Psychologist Daniel Goleman shares what he learned by studying the brain waves of Olympic-level meditators, and his findings are unprecedented.
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Can stories help us become more creative?
Head direction cells act like internal compasses to help the birds navigate during long flights.
3mins
Is social media changing your memory? Here’s what the science actually says.
Awe is a powerful force, a fact that is both exciting and terrifying.
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