Everyday human behavior is guided and shaped by the search for rewards[1]. This includes eating tasty meals, drinking something refreshing, sexual activity and nurturing children. Many of these behaviors are needed for survival. But in some instances, this search for rewards can pose a significant threat to survival.
People rely on memories of...
Some of the most complex cognitive functions are possible because different sides of your brain[1] control them. Chief among them is speech perception[2], the ability to interpret language. In people, the speech perception process is typically dominated by the left hemisphere[3].
Your brain breaks apart fleeting streams of acoustic information...
Whether you’re streaming a show, paying bills online or sending an email, each of these actions relies on computer programs that run behind the scenes. The process of writing computer programs is known as coding. Until recently, most computer code was written, at least originally, by human beings. But with the advent of generative...
Over the past several days, NASA’s ambitious space exploration plans have experienced major setbacks. First, on May 30, 2025, newly released budget documents revealed the extent of the significant budget[1] and personnel cuts proposed by the Trump administration. Then, just a day later, President Donald Trump withdrew the nomination of Jared...