How scratching monkeys can help us understand emotions and consciousness

And a recent study found subtle but fascinating differences in the behaviour-emotion connection in humans and monkeys.

Bonaventura Majolo, Professor of Social Evolution, University of Lincoln • conversation
March 26, 2025 ~8 min

Why we are so scared of space – and how this fear can drive conspiracy theories

A fear of space can combine with suspicions about governments, leading us to embrace conspiracy theories.

Tony Milligan, Research Fellow in the Philosophy of Ethics, King's College London • conversation
March 17, 2025 ~7 min


Traumatic stuff gives ChatGPT ‘anxiety,’ but therapy helps

"The results were clear: traumatic stories more than doubled the measurable anxiety levels of the AI..."

U. Zurich • futurity
March 3, 2025 ~6 min

Can animals have mental disabilities?

Animals can be born with genetic or developmental issues that make it hard for them to live normal lives. They also can develop mental health problems in response to conditions around them.

Rachel Blaser, Professor of Neuroscience, Cognition and Behavior, University of San Diego • conversation
Feb. 24, 2025 ~8 min

Understanding of marine ecosystems is alarmingly low – here’s why ocean literacy matters

Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools to incite the action needed to save ocean health, so better ocean literacy is essential.

Emma McKinley, Senior Research Fellow, Cardiff University • conversation
Feb. 18, 2025 ~7 min

The weird psychology of airports

National borders, time and place all dissolve at airports, making some people very anxious while others feel liberated.

Steve Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Leeds Beckett University • conversation
Jan. 31, 2025 ~7 min

Virtual reality meditation can ease depression and anxiety

A new study suggests virtual reality meditation can improve symptoms related to depression and anxiety.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Jan. 30, 2025 ~5 min

Vitamin deficiency may be why you’re so tired – a nutritional neuroscientist explains how to kickstart your energy by getting essential nutrients in a well-rounded diet, along with more sleep and exercise

Many Americans are deficient in vitamin D, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids, all of which affect energy levels.

Lina Begdache, Associate Professor of Health and Wellness Studies, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
Jan. 7, 2025 ~9 min


Why anger, anxiety and anguish are understandable psychological reactions to the climate crisis

Some experts say we should see the climate crisis as a collective trauma.

Lauren McGregor, Trainee Clinical Psychologist and DClinPsy Candidate, University of Leicester • conversation
Jan. 6, 2025 ~7 min

New autism research projects represent a broad range of approaches to achieving a shared goal

At a symposium of the Simons Center for the Social Brain, six speakers described a diversity of recently launched studies aimed at improving understanding of the autistic brain.

David Orenstein | The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory • mit
Dec. 18, 2024 ~8 min

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