I know what to do, but I can’t get going. What is happening in my brain? A good cry and short break later, I have my answer: ...

Handwriting engages motor, language, and attention systems, activating the brain more fully than typing. Writing by hand ...

In school classrooms, there is a need to tailor educational and psychological resources to the characteristics of children with high intellectual ability.

Researchers use MEG imaging to show that the brain reactivates "forgotten" memories, but they only reach consciousness if they pulse at a specific rhythm.

The rotary phone in my grandparents’ hallway had a cord so long it could stretch halfway down the corridor. When I was little, I used to stand there listening to my grandfather dial numbers slowly, ...

Do you often replay the bad yet always forget the good? Here’s the science behind negative thought spirals and how to find balance and resilience. Do you know why our brains can replay our most ...

We have long been told a simple story about reward: Dopamine is the "wanting" molecule that drives us toward goals, and ...

Have you ever been on a diet yet eaten a family-sized bag of chips all on your own or planned to wake up early yet hit the "snooze" button on your alarm so many times that you ended up late for a ...

Think you’re great at multitasking? Answering texts, listening to a podcast and finishing work at the same time? Your brain may disagree. A new study out of Germany suggests that people can’t truly do ...

Dance is more than physical movement; it is a powerful form of expression that stimulates the brain, boosts mental health, and strengthens social and emotional connections.

Scientists still don’t know how the brain turns physical activity into thoughts, feelings, and awareness—but a powerful new tool may help crack the mystery. Researchers at MIT are exploring ...

The psychology of game design relies heavily on behavioral conditioning. Grasp the science behind dopamine loops before you ...