When Freud first invited patients to lie on the couch and say whatever came to mind, he created something revolutionary—not just a "talking cure," but a living space where unconscious processes could ...

CAMBRIDGE – The process of artistic creation is inherently mysterious. So, too, in many respects, is mental illness. In the case of Australian performer Sam Kissajukian, who has bipolar disorder, the ...

In Britain, it’s stereotypically assumed that the weather is an innocuous topic, free of controversy. Yet, depending on one’s circumstances, within its conviviality are less-than-comfortable thoughts ...

The Conservative Party cannot take its future for granted. Its members and leaders know they have a hell of a battle on their hands, on two fronts. Like an old prize fighter, it may be battered and ...

The immigrant imagination shows us how. Out of scarcity comes creativity. Out of struggle comes innovation. Out of survival comes permanence. The future belongs to those who invest not just in being ...

We’ve all been told that many short study sessions beat one long, all-night “cramming” marathon. That basic idea – called the signal spacing effect – shows up again and again in memory research.

A new wearable device connects AI directly to the brain, enabling a silent dialogue. This could redefine our identity, consciousness, and agency. Where does the self end, and the machine begin?

A good night's sleep has long been understood to help us consolidate new memories, but we don't understand how. Associations with negative feelings like fear or stress can improve recall, but ...