Ben Rein, PhD is preparing to release his debut book, Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection, published by Penguin Random House on October 14, 2025. Ben Rein’s debut book explores why human connection is vital for brain health and well-being. I...
Sometimes, caring for yourself means recognizing that there are others in the world who are also there to help you. That realization is the cornerstone of a Doodle created by high schooler Sophie Araque-Liu. Google announced that her Doodle, titled Not Alone, is the...
We accrue time off from work proudly and use it thoughtfully. No wonder we feel wistful when our well-guarded break comes to an end, whether it was for vacation, a holiday, or personal leave. At times, though, minor sadness feels more like intense dread and we find...
The start of the new school year is exciting for most kids. But it also prompts a spike in anxiety. Even kids who are usually pretty easy-going get butterflies, and kids prone to anxiety get clingier and more nervous than usual. Learn more in this article from the...
Scientists discover ‘time cells’ in the brain that enable ‘mental time travel’ A new experiment probed how the human brain encodes and processes the flow of time. In addition to shedding light on the complex process of temporal organization...
