Behavior

Just watching someone scratch themselves on social media switches on the brain network that initiates the physical sensation of itch

A physicist, a philosopher and a psychologist are working together to bring better, smarter decision-making to the masses

New studies in bees and chimps challenge the long-held assumption that only humans can learn from innovative peers

Sleep experts break down why some couples are choosing a “sleep divorce,” or opting to sleep alone instead of sharing a bed

Whether we live a million more years or another week is up to us

A popular personality test beats out astrology but trails far behind scientific measure of personal traits

Virtual-reality could assist researchers in decoding how emotions spur a decision to commit a crime

Yes, conspiracy narratives are everywhere. But it’s not as bad as you think

The controversy over a recent paper on human bisexual behavior emphasizes how important it is not to overinterpret genetic studies of sexuality—and how easy it is to do so

Is your dog’s tail-wagging a side effect of domestication, or did humans select for it?

There’s a myth that it takes 21 days to form a habit. Experts explain why it might take some people longer—or shorter

Studies of goal setting reveal why it’s so hard to keep resolutions—and how to make ones that actually stick