Discover why conspiracy theories grab our attention, and how the brain’s reward systems and social instincts make them so hard to resist.
Why our brains find conspiracy theories appealing
Music on the brain
Whether punk rock or Puccini, everyone has music that they love. Why is music so compelling? And what’s going on in your brain when you’re jamming to your favorite song?
Video Supplement to Electroconvulsive Therapy: The Mystery of Mechanism
Do doctors still use electroconvulsive therapy?
Your little brain loves to socialize
The cerebellum (Latin for “little brain”) plays a bigger role in our ability to socialize than you might think!
Dopamine: More than just reward
How our brain signals when rewards differ from what we expect
Electroconvulsive Therapy: The Mystery of Mechanism
Electroconvulsive therapy is an effective treatment for some people with mental illness, but how does this so-called “shock therapy” affect the brain?
Am I Hearing Things?
For the first time, researchers can study auditory hallucinations in mice
Stimulants in the brain
How similar is coffee to other drugs?
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