We often view our cravings—whether for drugs, alcohol, food, or approval—as indictments of our character. Yet neuroscience and psychology say otherwise; here's why.

This puzzle is known as the problem of time, and it remains one of the most persistent obstacles to a unified theory of ...

It's no secret that humans love music—but what about it makes your brains and hearts tick? Turns out, there's a scientific ...

Consciousness studies is too much like the blind men with the elephant. Here's an explanation for the blind spot and how we can work around it.

As parents, many of us spend a lot of time wondering how to nurture our kids’ interests without pushing too hard, or missing the moment altogether. We sign them up for activities, encourage curiosity, ...

Science can't explain why you'll forget your grandchild's name mid-sentence but can still nail every "Galileo" in Bohemian ...

Research in the late 1990s showed that not only do some rats laugh when being tickled, such behavior can be selected for ...

Scientists warn that rapid advances in AI and neurotechnology are outpacing our understanding of consciousness, creating ...

A study of the East African Rift reveals that ancient heating and dehydration can strengthen continental crust, reshaping how and where continents break apart.

Dancing uses overlooked senses and may tie to our deep evolutionary past. Knowing that can only make it more magical.

It wasn't the best year that ever existed, but there's actual science behind the reason we can't stop reminiscing about 2016.

Neanderthals repeatedly returned to the cave to store horned animal skulls, revealing this cultural tradition was transmitted over time.