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They appear across times and cultures—and our fascination with them may have both evolutionary and paleontological origins
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Fossil Jaws a Sign of When Mammals Bounced Back
A new analysis of fossil beasts adds a new wrinkle to the story of when the Age of Mammals really took off
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The Real Reason Fans Hate the Last Season of Game of Thrones
It's not just bad storytelling—it’s because the storytelling style changed from sociological to psychological
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Who Created Maslow’s Iconic Pyramid?
A new paper investigates the real origins of Maslow's pyramid.
To Understand Political Behavior, Look at How Kids Think
Developmental psychology can uncover the intuitive bedrock on which (motivated) political attitudes form
How People with Substance Use Disorders Can Lend a Hand in Addiction Research
Clinical trials are essential for testing new treatments, and those who suffer from SUDs are essential to their success
Can a Pill Really Help You Live Longer?
A new supplement claims to use complex systems science to help increase the human life span.
Today's Biggest Threat: The Polarized Mind
To counter it, we call for a mobilization of mindfulness practices and dialogue groups on the scale of a public works program for human civility
Nobel Laureate Paul Greengard Kept Churning Out Ideas for New Drugs after Turning 90
Do what you love: the nonagenarian showed no signs of slowing down from a nearly seven-day-a-week work schedule
Are Trigger Warnings Actually Helpful?
New research suggests that trigger warnings are, at best, trivially helpful.
Would You Give a Virtual Electric Shock to an Avatar?
In a repeat of a classic experiment, we find that people who are only unenthusiastically obeying unethical orders still experience trauma
How Do Leaders Impact Our Definition of Responsibility?
What happens when our sense of responsibility breaks down?
Remembering the Great Tomsoni
Johnny Thompson’s magical insights informed neuroscience
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