For centuries, philosophers and psychologists have argued that art does more than please the eye. It serves as a bridge between minds, allowing viewers to step into the experiences of others and ...

A study reveals random exploration outperforms focused analysis—shedding scientific light on non-ordinary ways of knowing.

In the 1960s and 70s, a group of chimpanzees astonished the world by learning sign language. Only two remain and one question still lingers—was it worth it?

Scientists and philosophers studying the mind have discovered how little we know about our inner experiences ...

Learn more about the science behind willpower and how it can influence the choices you make in life.

A resurfaced 1943 study brings the history of human experiments conducted on Indigenous children in Canadian residential schools into focus.

A Stanford study suggests a subtle shift in how people respond during disagreements can instantly ease tension and reshape how they are perceived.

The way Latino Americans’ identity is represented on demographic forms can undermine their fundamental sense of belonging in the U.S., says new research from Brenda Straka, a University of Illinois ...

We've been trained to 'see something, say something' about danger. What if we did the same for what's good? It takes 10 ...

Most of the harm that comes from alcohol,” said one researcher, is “due mostly or mainly to drinking with their buddies.” ...

Scientific findings are in the news. They're cited on food packages and beverage labels. They are discussed in podcasts and argued over by politicians and pundits. And each finding sits within a ...

Asking one question could turn a bad date into a lasting romance, even if the two people have little in common.