Mind & Brain

Pets can’t report their dreams, but scientists have some evidence about what is happening when Sparky and Mittens sleep

Stimulating the sleeping brain may ease suffering from memory loss, stroke or mental health problems

A popular personality test beats out astrology but trails far behind scientific measure of personal traits

Loved ones are wired into our brain. Learning that they’re gone requires rewiring

A grassroots online movement has helped shift the way scientists think about asexuality. But much is still unknown.

This banner year for elections worldwide may witness the arrival of advertising tailored to your personality

Engaging the fine motor system to produce letters by hand has positive effects on learning and memory

A long-awaited study of people with ME/CFS revealed differences in their immune and nervous system. The findings may offer clues about long COVID

Researchers once faced death threats for asking women what gives them pleasure. Now they’re helping individuals and couples figure it out themselves.

Virtual-reality could assist researchers in decoding how emotions spur a decision to commit a crime

This emotion can push people to overcome obstacles, though results are best when people keep their long-term aims in mind

Research shows rough sex is becoming more common. Dominatrices are helping the general public catch up.