brain science

In a final note to our readers, Sharon Begley, our longtime science columnist, told us to “never stop wondering.” Read more

Whether it’s lying about being sick or being stuck in traffic, telling a white lie may seem to make our lives a lot more convenient. But research shows when we shrug off white lies, we feel more comfortable telling bigger lies and hurting the people we care about. Read more

Recent neuroscientific research results illuminate the way a meditator's internal brain processes can flow and fluctuate during meditation. Read more

Sharon Begley explores the science of self-insight and the research on how much you should know about yourself before it becomes detrimental to your health. Read more

Is there a link between your breath and free will? A new study by a team of researchers in Switzerland may surprise you. Read more

The new science of bias suggests that we all carry prejudices within ourselves—and we all have the tools to keep them in check. Read more