"...working memory is required to ensure that if distractions intrude, individuals can maintain focus amidst those distractions."

The persistence of mom chimps playing with their babies, even in times of food scarcity, is crucial for their development.

New research digs into why people blame victims for their own misfortune. "It's a pervasive phenomenon, but it has barely been studied."

"The human brain is like a black box. We have developed one more way to look inside and understand how these systems work..."

"Until now, we didn't know how what we are looking at guides our decision to cooperate or not..."

How can you make your dating profile irresistible to potential matches? Researchers have found one thing that could make a big difference.

Simple activities, or "uplifts," like spending time with family and friends, can help people feel better after the loss of a loved one.

People with infectious illnesses face negative social outcomes and may take steps to hide their situation from others, researchers report.

On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, an expert breaks down the secret conversations we have through our hand gestures.

"Our findings suggest that it can be damaging for people to begin dieting unless it is medically necessary."