To better understand human cognition, scientists trained a large language model on 10 million psychology experiment questions ...

Similarly, because mathematics is indispensable to contemporary science, some philosophers argue that this means mathematical objects are objective and exist independently of a person’s mind.

Smallwood learned that unhappy minds tend to wander in the past, while happy minds often ponder the future.He also became convinced that wandering among our memories is crucial to help prepare us for ...

Consciousness gives rise to a sense of self and personal agency. The question is, how do biological processes give rise to ...

Here's how calming your mind with breathing works, according to science: 1. Activating the Vagus Nerve and the "Rest and Digest" Response: The vagus nerve is a major component of the ...

Permission: Create a safer space for mind-changing by acknowledging uncertainty, conveying calm, and modeling vulnerability. Share your own experiences of changing course and the positive outcomes ...

Kip’s involvement in Interstellar arguably made it one of the most compelling sci-fi films not only of our time, but perhaps of all time. The story begins in 2067, when earthlings are facing a ...

From March 10-14, 2025, Science Friday is hosting Hack Your Brain—your chance to delve deep into the workings of the brain and discover its secrets. Because understanding your mind isn’t just ...

HEFFNER: I'm Alexander Heffner, your host on The Open Mind. I'm delighted to welcome our guest today, Chantel Prat, author of the new book "The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain is Different ...

The early psychonauts. In a popular but myopic view of Western history, non-medicinal drug-taking is a relatively recent phenomenon that reached its zenith in the 1960s counterculture.