Mind & Brain

Large language models can create muddled, misinformed multiverses

Misfolded proteins may preserve postmortem brains well after other tissues have decayed

In difficult times, a forward-looking mindset may be especially helpful

If we lose sight of why empathy matters, both individual dignity and democracy suffer

Holiday deals are designed to be irresistible. A consumer psychologist explains how to avoid overconsumption and shop sustainably.

When life feels difficult, humor can be a coping mechanism that relieves stress and offers the breathing room to keep going, scientists say

Researchers directed electric current to activate targeted facial muscles and then asked study participants how they felt

Understanding curiosity can help people—and robots—learn faster

Expertise bulks up the brain’s ability to think deeply, a skill that may generalize across tasks

A mysterious electromagnetic mechanism may be more important than the firing of neurons in our brain to explain our awareness

Is your kid in trouble? Blaming their friends is ill advised

Understanding the psychology of ambiguous loss can help people struggling with grief and depression in the wake of the 2024 election results