Tips from neuroscience to keep you focused on hard tasks

People tend to solve problems by adding features.

«Moreover, people could assume that existing features are there for a reason, and so looking for additions would be more effective.»

What we eat needs to be nutritious and sustainable. Researchers are trying to figure out what that looks like around the world.

«“which sea foods can we choose that are healthy for the ecosystem as well as healthy in the diet”»

A retracted paper highlights chemistry’s history of trying to avoid the expensive, toxic — but necessary — catalyst.

Ignoring the challenges of research in low-income countries only perpetuates inequity.

The ability of aromas to bring back highly specific memories is becoming better understood, and could be used to boost and heal our brains.

A scientist and a monk compare notes on meditation, therapy, and their effects on the brain

The evolutionary history of humans explains why physical activity is important for brain health

Here's what research says are the most effective ways to get rid of bad habits and replace them with healthy ones.

«Habits form when you receive a reward for a behavior. And like Pavlov’s dogs, you might not even realize that you’re learning something new.»

Consciousness is something so mysterious that we still find it notoriously difficult to understand or even define.

The transition in magic from possible to impossible can answer some of the key questions in philosophy and neuroscience