Mind & Brain

Exercising self-control doesn’t need to be unpleasant, research shows

A new study of AI sycophancy shows how asking agreeable chatbots for advice can change your behavior

A Los Angeles trial jury found that Meta and YouTube are offering products that are addictive and harmful to young users’ mental health

An optical illusion with nine simple dots reveals a surprising amount about the eye and brain

Damage to the blood-brain barrier is linked to immune changes and cognitive decline

Autism researchers are working to counter a federal autism advisory panel that they say has vaccine skeptic members and a “striking absence of scientific expertise”

An annual world happiness ranking for 2026 explores how the use of social media influences well-being

Tickling may be evolutionarily ancient and recognized across cultures, but science has only scratched the surface of this topic

People frequently use medical cannabis to treat anxiety, depression and PTSD, but two new reviews show there is little evidence that it works

A brain-computer interface allowed two people who had lost the ability to move their limbs to type at speeds of up to 22 words per minute

“Cryosleep” remains the preserve of science fiction, but researchers are getting closer to restoring brain function after deep freezing

Neuracle Medical Technology’s invasive brain-computer interface has been given the green light in China for people with partial spinal cord injuries