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Rejection hurts. It’s incredibly painful to feel like you’re not wanted— and we do mean painful. fMRI studies have found that rejection elicits brain activity in multiple neural regions that...
Picture this: you’re working a slow shift in a hotel lobby when someone hurriedly approaches the front desk. They found a lost wallet around the corner, but they’re in a...
If I told you not to press this big red button, what would you do? For many people, there’s no greater motivation to do something than being told they can’t....
It’s easy to tell when someone’s not paying attention, but it can be surprisingly tricky to know what truly excellent listening looks like. Behavioral scientists have found that good listening...
Over the years, people have come up with some truly awful apologies. From classic non-apologies to evasive excuses, and flimsy corporate promises, it’s all too easy to give a bad...
Most countries recognize 18 as the start of adulthood by granting various freedoms and privileges. But is age the best way to measure maturity? I was born 12:05 AM on...
While we often talk about puberty’s effect on the body, what gets overlooked are the fascinating changes that happen in the brain. I’ve been sent here to talk to you...
On a daily basis, you spend between a third and half your waking hours daydreaming. That may sound like a huge waste of time, but scientists think it must have...
Friendships can hold an exceptional place in our life stories. What is it about these connections that make them so unique? Before we dive into the science, let’s first observe...
What is the smartest age? Perhaps a day of friendly competition will lead us to the answer. Tomorrow’s the annual Brain Clash— ten teams of two competing in a decathlon...
