Nose Dive: How scents unlock emotion and memory
A single whiff can send you tumbling through time. Find out why scent is your brain’s most powerful memory trigger—and how to use it to lift your mood, sharpen your mind, and calm your nerves.
How to nudge the naysayers: Gentle ways to spark positivity (without the preachy vibes)
Negativity is contagious, but so is positivity. Here are 8 science-backed ways to shift the energy without nagging, lecturing, or faking cheeriness.
Wait, what’s a heuristic, and why is my brain using one right now?
Too tired to think straight? Good news: your brain has built-in cheat codes, called heuristics. Learn how your brain makes smart decisions even when you’re running on empty.
Ubuntu, Confucius, and the mom on Isle 4: The case for shifting from “me” to “we”
I had a moment in the grocery store (yes, again!) that reminded me how beautiful human connection can be, if we pause to notice it. This month’s article is all about what happens when we choose community over competition, and togetherness over going it alone.
Touching your nose with your eyes closed: The science behind the magic
Imagine this: you’re standing in your kitchen, eyes closed, arms outstretched like a sleepwalking zombie. Someone has just challenged you to touch your two index fingers together. You pause for a second, then slowly guide your hands inward… and bingo! They meet....