Combining two cutting-edge techniques reveals that neurons in the prefrontal cortex are built to respond to reward or aversion, a finding with implications for treating mental illness and addictions

A small scale study into treating depression using psilocybin, the psychedelic compound of magic mushrooms, has found it can be safely administered

UC San Diego study suggests collective framing more effective than individual

Astronauts who experience Earth from orbit often report feelings of awe and wonder, of being transformed by what they describe as the magic such a perspective brings

Dominic Pangborn designs scarves and ties that draw attention to Prechter bipolar disorder research teams’ advances

Research has shown that the expansion of citizen involvement in important decisions regarding community services and policies greatly improves healthcare outcomes

In unprecedented detail, lifespan gap shown to be large and growing rapidly

Research concludes that mindfulness not only improves focus, but the ability to manage stress and how employees work together

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists have identified a mechanism that might explain the link between maternal infections during pregnancy and cognitive problems in children.

Patients may overgeneralize their responses to stimuli, researchers find.

Textbooks should describe scientists’ failures, not just their accomplishments, study finds

"Revolutionary innovation depends on more than robust financing," writes NYIT president