Psychology
Why the Do Nothing Challenge Doesn’t Do Much for You
Boredom lab researcher James Danckert says our collective obsession is misplaced
In Pursuit of a Psychedelic Without the Hallucination
Making magic mushrooms not quite so magic
Genius Dogs Can Learn Words Like Toddlers
New research shows “gifted word learning” pups have surprising verbal aptitude
This Is the Difference Between Child Prodigies and Late Bloomers
World-class musicians, athletes, and scientists aren’t often superstars as kids
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
You Might Be Misreading Your Dog
Our own emotions may play a major role when gauging Fido’s feelings
Imagine Your Way to a Better Relationship
Picturing positive encounters can make you like a person more
