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A new study by the Mary Francis College of Early Education at the University of Georgia has shown that positive emotions ...

Courage isn’t dramatic. It’s the quiet, repeated acts that help us lift what life puts in front of us, even when we don’t ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Ordinary and universal, the act of writing changes the brain. From dashing off a heated text message to composing an op-ed, writing allows you to, at once, name your pain and create ...

APS Fellow Ervin Staub’s early life in Budapest was shaped by danger and heroism. His parents, his aunt, his nanny, and other ...

Do you feel like your memory is playing tricks on you? Before you worry, a daily habit could be the culprit: lack of sleep. Numerous studies show that the quality and quantity of sleep play a key role ...

What if the brain prepares your actions before you ever “decide”—and what does that really mean for free will?

Money is one of those things that we all think about, yet few of us truly understand. Sure, we know it buys groceries, pays the bills, and gives us the occasional night out, but beneath the surface, ...

When Cop30 convened in Belém, deep inside the Amazon, the world's attention turned once again to negotiations, emissions ...