Kristen French
Did This Drawing Preserve Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA?
Cracking the code on the origins of a Renaissance work of art
The Deep Evolutionary Roots of Sleep
Protective slumber emerged even before brains did in the ocean shallows
These Women Giggle, Cry, and Sneeze When They Orgasm
Their symptoms are rare and understudied
Some Brains Switch Gears Better Than Others
Inside the science of fast and slow thinking
This Is the Difference Between Child Prodigies and Late Bloomers
World-class musicians, athletes, and scientists aren’t often superstars as kids
Dry January: What Happens to Your Body When You Skip Alcohol for a Month
Most abstainers continue to drink less after the month is up
The Emotional Cost of Parental Burnout
A burned-out parent is a less emotionally real parent
Here’s What’s Happening in the Brain When You’re Improvising
It has a surprising cerebral signature
Imagine Your Way to a Better Relationship
Picturing positive encounters can make you like a person more
Call Your Grandparents This Holiday Season—for Their Health
Everyday conversations across generations may boost older adults’ sense of purpose