Four Funny Ways Laughter Is Good for You
Research suggests that laughing more may help us be healthier, happier, and more socially connected.
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Does Feeling Awe Make Us Follow the Crowd?
A new study finds that we're more swayed by the majority opinion after experiencing awe.
Kissing Is At Least 1,000 Years Older Than We Thought
Kissing may seem natural, but it remains unclear whether it’s a universal human act or a cultural one.
How Do Psychedelics Work in the Brain?
A wave of researchers are investigating how psychedelics work, so they can develop safe and effective mental health treatments.
Do You Experience Pareidolia? It Could Help You Be Creative
Pareidolia, the tendency to see faces and other images in random visual patterns, could help us understand and enhance our creativity.
What Art Does for Your Brain
A new book explores how making and appreciating art makes you happier and healthier.
The Evolutionary Origins of Human Imagination
By identifying what brain structures forge new objects and scenes, scientists can look back over the course of evolution to see when…
Five Ways to Have More Constructive Disagreements
Here's what we learned from teaching a free online program focused on empathy, communication, and openness to different perspectives.