A surprising new brain study suggests that remembering life events and recalling facts may rely on the same neural machinery.

Stressful study sessions help us pass exams, but curiosity promotes long-term understanding and information retention. In A ...

Right-brain vs. left-brain thinking is often discussed in psychology. Everybody uses both thinking types to some degree, but ...

Human behavior is full of surprises. Just when you think you understand how people think or act, psychology reveals quirks and patterns that can completely change your perspective. From memory tricks ...

Popular culture abounds with “facts” about the brain, such as we only use 10% of it (false) it weighs three pounds (true), consumes as much energy as a 20 Watt light bulb (true), shrinks with alcohol ...

Let’s take a look at some of the most common neuromyths that help shape educational thinking. Myth 1: Students are either ...

Your brain isn’t built for long-term career thinking. Psychology explains why your plans derail and how to work with your mind instead of against it. Long-term career planning is probably the most ...

Popular culture abounds with “facts” about the brain, such as we only use 10 percent of it (false); it weighs three pounds (true); it consumes as much energy as a 20 Watt light bulb (true); it shrinks ...