Much of what looks like bravery on vacation can be traced to an underlying psychological drive: the motivation to grow. According to “self-expansion theory,” developed by psychologists Arthur and ...

Parents, ditch the punishments! Research reveals that threats and harsh measures often backfire with teens. Instead, focus on building strong connections, setting clear and fair limits with ...

Her study’s results suggested that while trait (general) curiosity tends to go down over time, state curiosity dips at about 40, then soars among older adults. UCLA suggested that older people should ...

Smells and tastes can trigger vivid emotional memories from decades past. Scientists are digging into the neurological ...

Researchers have identified a neurochemical signature that sets Parkinson's disease apart from essential tremor—two of the most common movement disorders, but each linked to distinct changes in the ...

Notre Dame lost a heartbreaking football game 41-40 against Texas A&M. Why are such losses so painful? What is the science ...