Fear begins deep in the brain. The amygdala, buried within the temporal lobe, acts as an alarm system, detecting threats and ...

Amanda Meyer is affiliated with the American Association for Anatomy and the Global Neuroanatomy Network. Monika Zimanyi does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company ...

A brain scientist has revealed a simple body language trick that could help you connect better with people, especially on dates. Dr Tara Swart, a neuroscientist and medical doctor, who is a senior ...

Imagine two scenarios. In the first, you’re hiking uphill on a warm day, beads of sweat rolling down your forehead. In the second, you’ve just remembered you have an exam tomorrow and now the palms of ...

It’s the second day of a shutdown of the federal government. We explain what’s happening. By Adam B. Kushner I’m the editor of this newsletter. For weeks, our D.C. reporters chronicled a slow-motion ...

Whether it’s medication for your rambunctious eight-year-old, a third Aperol Spritz on a weeknight or saying how you really feel on LinkedIn – choices, big and small, dictate our lives. So how do we ...

The notion that mastering a musical instrument is solely for the young or the naturally talented is being challenged. In fact, picking up an instrument later in life offers significant benefits for ...

For most of us, dreaming can feel, well, quite dreamy. From acting out our wild fantasies to living our ideal lives, dreams are our brain's way of sorting through emotions and real-life scenarios. But ...