Mysterious Resting State Networks Might Be What Allow Different Brain Therapies to Work
Deep brain stimulation and similar treatments target the hubs of larger resting-state networks in the brain, researchers find.
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Trust Is Waning, and Inequality May Be to Blame
Trust in others and confidence in institutions is declining, while economic inequality creeps up, a new study shows.
The Medium Is the Message, 50 Years Later
Five decades on, what can Marshall McLuhan's Understanding Media tell us about today?
Grad School’s Mental Health Problem
Navigating the emotional stress of doctoral programs in a down market.
The Link Between Depression and Terrorism
A new study from the United Kingdom finds a connection between depression and radicalization.
Dopamine Might Be Behind Impulsive Behavior
A monkey study suggests the brain chemical makes what's new and different more attractive.
The Dark Side of Empathy
New research finds the much-lauded feeling of identification with another person's emotions can lead to unwarranted aggressive behavior.
The Fake Birth Mothers Who Bilk Couples Out of Their Cash by Promising Future Babies
Another group that's especially vulnerable to scams and fraud is that made up of those who are desperate to adopt a child.
School Counselors Do More Than You’d Think
Adding just one counselor to a school has an enormous impact on discipline and test scores, according to a new study.