Mind & Brain

Before turning to a large language model for ethical counsel, consider what makes for good advice

The holidays can be a difficult time for people who are grieving. Here’s how to get through it or support a loved one

The brain is sometimes called the most complex machine in the known universe. But the thoughts that it outputs putter along at a trifling 10 bits per second, the pace of a conversation

The healing potential of the brain’s most interconnected nerve intrigues researchers

“Engineering” sleeping consciousness could reduce nightmares, treat insomnia—and even induce specific dreams just for fun

Short sleepers cruise by on four to six hours a night and don’t seem to suffer ill effects. Turns out they’re genetically built to require less sleep than the rest of us

Aesthetic experiences can improve health and well-being at any stage of life

From the “sleepy girl mocktail” to power naps, researchers explained which sleep trends this year really help with quality shut-eye

Large language models can create muddled, misinformed multiverses

Misfolded proteins may preserve postmortem brains well after other tissues have decayed

In difficult times, a forward-looking mindset may be especially helpful

If we lose sight of why empathy matters, both individual dignity and democracy suffer