How a Second Pregnancy Reshapes the Maternal Brain
Brain scans reveal a second pregnancy reshapes the maternal brain differently than a first, offering new clues about postpartum mental health.
Isolation on Ice: What Antarctica Teaches Us About Surviving on Mars
A 10-month Antarctic study reveals the psychological toll of extreme isolation — and what it means for future long-duration Mars missions.
Half of Dementia Could Be Prevented—Here’s How Lifestyle Choices Matter
Smoking, high blood pressure, and heart disease are among 14 modifiable risk factors that could prevent nearly half of dementia cases, researchers say.
The Lasting Impact of Psychedelics: How Magic Mushrooms Can Change Your Brain
Neuroimaging research shows psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, can produce brain changes that persist well after the trip ends.
The Reward Glitch: Why Psychopaths Have a 10% Larger 'Craving Center' in Their Brains
Neuroimaging studies find psychopathic traits are linked to an enlarged reward-processing region, reshaping how researchers understand psychopathy.
The Representativeness Heuristic: Definition, Examples, and Why It Matters
Learn what the representativeness heuristic is, how it leads to flawed judgments, and real-world examples of this common cognitive bias.
The Availability Heuristic: How Your Mind Tricks You Into Bad Decisions
Learn how the availability heuristic distorts risk perception and leads to bad decisions about health, money, and safety — with real-world examples.