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Do Insects Have an Inner Life? Animal Consciousness Needs a Rethink
A declaration signed by dozens of scientists says there is “a realistic possibility” for elements of consciousness in reptiles, insects and mollusks
Do Insects Have an Inner Life? Animal Consciousness Needs a Rethink
A declaration signed by dozens of scientists says there is “a realistic possibility” for elements of consciousness in reptiles, insects and mollusks
ADHD’s Hidden Benefits Can Be ‘Awesome’
A new book by Penn and Kim Holderness seeks to correct misconceptions about ADHD and accentuate the plus side of the condition
Rat Neurons Repair Mouse Brains That Lack a Sense of Smell
With an injection of rat cells, mouse brains that were genetically engineered to be unable to smell could detect odors and even track down an Oreo cookie stash
People Keep Secrets Because They Overestimate Harsh Judgments
Research suggests that people tend to exaggerate how critically they will be viewed if they reveal negative information about themselves to others
Extrovert or Introvert: Most People Are Actually Ambiverts
Research on personality types in the middle of the extroversion-introversion scale is limited—yet the majority of people fall into this category
An Epitaph for Daniel Dennett, Philosopher of Consciousness
Is consciousness nothing more than an illusion? That idea defined the work of Daniel Dennett (1942–2024)
Time Slows Down When We See Something Memorable
New research shows that looking at memorable images can warp our perception of time
Human Brains May Be Getting Bigger
Brain size in one Massachusetts community has steadily increased since the 1930s, possibly explaining why dementia is trending lower nationwide
It’s Time to Act on Pilots’ Mental Health
Mental health recommendations for pilots and air traffic controllers bring new ideas to old problems; the FAA must decide what’s next
Hollywood Should Give Brain Science a Star Turn
Movies and TV shows frequently depict physical and biological sciences well, but often depict psychological and brain sciences poorly. Here’s why, and what we can do about it
Scientists Discover Extensive Brain-Wave Patterns
Certain brain layers specialize in particular waves—which might aid understanding of neuropsychiatric disorders
Guilt-Tripping for the Public Good Often Achieves Its Intended Result
The emerging science of laying guilt through public messaging can help safeguard the planet and improve health behaviors