Psychology
What Grief Has to Do with Love Addiction
People who have enmeshed attachments may be more vulnerable to prolonged grief
Home Really Is Where the Heart Is
It’s an idea we create over time that gets imprinted in the brain
Grinning During Sex Isn’t Contagious, But It Does Require Tempo
A new study of bonobos shows that they grin during vigorous socio-sexual interactions
Can Zapping Our Brains Make Us Less Selfish?
New research shows transcranial stimulation can boost altruistic behavior
The Pressure Moms Feel to Solve the World’s Problems
In a time of perpetual crisis, more and more mothers are trying to find the solutions that their governments seem unwilling to provide
Here’s What Makes for an Ideal Scent-Sniffing Dog
Dog trainers and handlers tease out the characteristics that are deal-breakers
Dream Engineering Could Help You Solve Problems While You Sleep
“Sleeping on it” comes of age
Neurotic People Have More Frequent Sexual Fantasies
Our personalities affect the regularity of our mental dalliances, new research shows
Tripping at Death’s Door: Psychedelics in End-of-Life Care
A group in rural California wants to help us understand death through hallucinogens and narrative medicine
How Gambling Addiction Is Changing in a Polymarket World
The ways in which sports betting and predictive markets are ruining lives
When Liars Are Perceived as More Moral
New research reveals complex attitudes about prosocial lies
How Brain-Scanning Earbuds Could Build the Perfect Playlist
The scientific quest for a playlist that’s all killer, no filler
