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Goalkeepers have an enhanced ability to integrate auditory and visual information compared to other players.
If the "self" is not real, then we are slaves to a billiard ball universe, trapped in a nihilistic nightmare in which we cannot change our fate.
John Templeton Foundation
The flavor is "simultaneously fascinating and... abusive."
Only about 10% of patients survive cardiac arrest. Of the ones who do, many have amazing stories to tell.
Artificial general intelligence will not arise in systems that only passively receive data. They need to be able to act back on the world.
If you want to achieve new goals, harness your brain's ability to change chemically, structurally, and functionally.
Chronic pain is often driven by brain processes that can be reprogrammed.
Could a theory from the science of perception help crack the mysteries of psychosis?
“I think it has a real chance to reverse motor symptoms, essentially replacing a missing part.”
For people with hard-to-treat depression, a non-invasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can provide relief.
Will you die when your body dies?
The amygdala can hijack your brain's response if it recognizes past trauma in a current situation. To regain control, simply press pause.
We are prone to false memories. One reason is that we are biased toward remembering tidy endings for events, even if they didn't exist.
There are hints that it could lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and other brain disorders.
In a psychedelic state, the relationship between your “narrative” and “minimal” selves seems to transform in unique ways.
Musical preferences are correlated with personality traits — and these connections are largely consistent across cultures and continents.
Individuals and organizations can maintain a strong and enduring identity by repeatedly remaking themselves.
Football is a risky sport, but bicycling to work is far more dangerous.
Subtle clues emerge ahead of the attack via changes in scent.
Interventions can make the most difference when Alzheimer’s is detected early.
Language influences how you visually process the world, which in turn influences your memory of it.
Medical psychologist Catherine Monk explains how prenatal mental care benefits both mothers and babies.
Do you really need a monstrous upbringing to make monsters?
"They decreased their drinking to the point that it was so low we didn’t record a blood-alcohol level."
A high-fat diet might trigger inflammation of the hypothalamus.
Listening to some songs can cause a powerful physiological response known as "frisson." What is it, and why does it happen?
Bad news: Sleeping in on the weekends probably won't cut it.
Are fools happy and geniuses disorganized — or is that a mistaken stereotype?