

Why Testosterone May Be the Real "Luxury Drug"
“You are what you buy,” our consumer culture seems to tell us. But how fixed and immutable are our buying preferences? How subject are...


Don't Find Your Passion--Grow It!
It’s graduation season, and that means it’s time to celebrate the grads in your life, revel in their accomplishments—and prepare yourself...


Can Your Horse Read Your Mood?
Horses are remarkable creatures. 47 million years ago, their evolutionary ancestor was just two feet tall. Anatomically speaking, their...


When Songs Are Your Friends
How do you listen to music? I don’t mean “Are you a headphones person or more of a speaker fan?” I mean, what parts of your brain do you...


Would You Fall For It? The Conspiracy Mind
Are you likely to fall for a made-up government conspiracy? That depends: how well-informed are you? If you said “very”…bad news, you...


Tasting Sounds, Hearing Colors: The World of Synesthesia
What color is Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run”? For many, the question may sound like word salad, but if you have synesthesia, not only...


The Cutest Fact You'll Learn Today
We all want to hang out with the people who really “get” us—our equals, our peers. As it turns out, this even appears to hold true for...


Give Your Brain a Treat: Grab a Coloring Book
Can’t get into meditation? It might be time to pick up a coloring book. That’s not meant to sound dismissive; it’s actual advice. Adult...


The Book Brain: How Reading Transforms Us
When you really think about it, the fact that you can read this sentence is nothing short of amazing. In a fraction of a second, you are...


Watch Out: The Other Side of Delighters
Last week, we talked about how "delighters", those little extra touches, can make all the difference in sales. There’s just a few things...























