Mind & Brain

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MusicFebruary 28, 2025

Why You Can’t Get That Song Out of Your Head

Some songs get stuck in our head more than others, and scientists have uncovered what makes them so irresistible.

Rachel Feltman, Josh Fischman, Fonda Mwangi

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PsychologyFebruary 26, 2025

Making a Pledge Can Encourage Honest Behavior—If the Wording Is Right

Can taking a simple oath make you more trustworthy? That depends a lot on its exact wording

Simon Makin

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OpinionFebruary 21, 2025

Why “Ow!” Needs Absolutely No Translation

The sounds we make during emotional moments or when experiencing pain may not be arbitrary

Katarzyna Pisanski, Aitana García Arasco, Maïa Ponsonnet

Mental HealthFebruary 21, 2025

Why the News Feels Overwhelming—And How to Cope

An explanation of the science behind news fatigue, plus expert advice to take control and protect your well-being while staying engaged

Meghan Bartels

NeuroscienceFebruary 18, 2025

The Brain Science of Elusive ‘Aha! Moments’

What happens in your mind when insight strikes?

John Kounios, Yvette Kounios

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PsychologyFebruary 18, 2025

Which Knot Is Stronger? Humans Aren’t Great Judges

People are surprisingly bad at guessing knot strength, a study found

Clara Moskowitz, Jen Christiansen

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PsychologyFebruary 18, 2025

New Psychotherapies That Focus on Positive Experiences Could Better Treat Depression and Anxiety

These novel treatments help people with depression and anxiety find joy in life

Francine Russo

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PsychologyFebruary 14, 2025

The Psychology of ‘Shared Silence’ in Couples

The right kind of silence can be golden, revitalizing and strengthening a relationship

Francine Russo, Knowable Magazine

CancerFebruary 14, 2025

Tumors Hijack the Nervous System to Fuel Their Own Growth

Interrupting signals exchanged between tumors and the nervous system could become a critical pillar of cancer care

Ingrid Wickelgren

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OpinionFebruary 14, 2025

The Hidden Costs of Men’s Social Isolation

When men suffer social isolation, women may pay the price, too

Angelica Puzio Ferrara, Dylan Vergara

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PsychologyFebruary 14, 2025

Men Actually Crave Romantic Relationships More Than Women Do

Multiple-study analysis looks at why men’s emotional intimacy is much more difficult outside of romantic relationships

Clarissa Brincat

CognitionFebruary 7, 2025

Professional Soccer Players May Demonstrate Exceptional Cognitive Control

Top soccer players demonstrate superlative cognitive abilities for strategizing and situational awareness

Christiane Gelitz, Gary Stix

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