Say What? "Habituation"
The process of habituation can lead to teens taking more and more risks, some of which can be harmful. Read More »
0 CommentsThe Science of Risky Teen Behavior
Teens are more likely to take risks than any other age group. One young scientist wants to find out why. Read More »
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It seems like for every question we answer about brain science, there are a hundred more we haven’t answered yet. Read More »
17 CommentsThe Art of Meditation: Focusing Your Brain
The brain is a powerful instrument. Meditation can help it do even more amazing things by sharpening and enhancing its powers. Read More »
5 Comments“Left-Brained” or “Right-Brained”? It’s Not That Simple After All
Science has just revealed … (wait for it …) You need your whole brain! Sounds obvious enough, but it’s not uncommon to hear people say, “He’s awesome at taking tests, he must be left-brained.” Or, “She’s a really good painter—she must be right-brained.” Read More »
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