Scientists have created a computer model that aims to mimic the human brain, hoping it might teach us about ourselves.

"Preemptive constructs" are mental structures that favor a particular explanation over others. Used by lay person and scientist alike, they can be self-serving, or biased in other ways. A sports fan ...

A recent experiment conducted in the Milan subway system suggests that the presence of a costumed superhero can significantly increase the willingness of commuters to help a stranger. The findings ...

The scientific study of both internal mental processes and observable behavior is known as psychology. It explains activities ...