Neuropsych

Harvard psychologists discover why we dislike the people who deliver bad news.

If loneliness is a “disease,” is this one of the complications?

When thinking about your shortcomings, it pays to be kind.

Think adrenaline leaves you unable to think clearly? Think again.

A recent study used data from the Big Five personality to estimate psychopathy prevalence in the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C.

Even more intriguing is the reason: recognizing facial expressions.

A new study in Spain displays the powerful effects of empathy.

Creating more neural circuits through visual landmarking not only benefits your spatial orientation, it could keep Alzheimer’s disease at bay.

Expect emotional warfare where there are high-conflict people.

Why did government officials stop psychedelics from reaching mainstream culture?

300 years of industrialization have boosted our IQ scores in one very specific way.

Without a healthy mind, tackling life’s challenges becomes exponentially more difficult.

If the only advice you’ve heard on public speaking is to imagine the audience in their underwear, this article’s for you.

What causes people to retreat into their homes indefinitely?

When should you censor yourself, and when should you speak up? Emily Chamlee-Wright explains moral philosopher Adam Smith’s ‘impartial spectator’.

The quality and duration of your nightly ritual helps define who you are.

Rote memorization doesn’t cut it for theoretical physicist Michio Kaku. Here’s why.

If virtue is insufficient temptation, then the internet makes sure we are never lacking.

New research shows that aimlessness can be fatal.

A new study discovered that lack of purpose leads to earlier death.

A study at Rutgers University details the importance of this parent-child bond.

Can microdosing LSD enhance creativity and focus?

Depression is quicksand, says comedian Pete Holmes. Try this method to help you cope and live with depression.

From deejays to Debussy, it’s all brain food.

In her new documentary, Maxine Trump tackles the topic of choosing not to procreate.

Moral grandstanding is a vanity project that sabotages public discourse says moral philosopher Brandon Warmke.

Are we just making a profit from human emotions?

New research shows elevated risks of anxiety, depression, and suicide linked to perfectionism.

A new study shows success in a series of Phase 2 trials.

Being bilingual has cultural, social, and cognitive benefits — so why are schools dropping language courses?