Stories by Daisy Yuhas

Everyday lapses in memory can be a part of learning

New archaeological finds offer a glimpse of family life 6,500 years ago

Our sense of time can expand or contract with the rhythm of each heartbeat

Physicists have put the largest-ever object into a quantum superposition

A social psychologist found that showing people how manipulative techniques work can create resilience against misinformation

In good news, our reactions to stressful events improve as we age. But living in uncertain times will still take a toll

Poor sleep impairs brain areas that are key to social engagement, but more zzz’s can boost kind behavior

Research suggests platform designs make us lose track of time spent on them and can heighten conflicts, and then we feel upset with ourselves

Bilingual people engage the same brain region that monolingual individuals use to put together words—even when combining different languages

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A new study suggests a dose of “acting extroverted” could boost your mood—but some researchers caution there is a cost to acting against type

Autism and OCD frequently accompany each other; scientists are studying both to understand how they differ

Self-report questionnaires gain popularity in Autism spectrum research and clinical practice

Arboreal fossils reveal an unusual and complex structure 

Many physicians are advocating a simpler approach to treating lower back pain: exercise

Comparing the social features of the two conditions could lead to better treatments and a deeper understanding of each

New research suggests the two conditions may be de different outcomes of one genetic syndrome

When it comes to cultivating genius, talent matters, but motivation may matter more

Therapies that focus on changing behaviors are just as effective as those that modify thoughts in managing the debilitating mood disorder

A simple animation reveals how the brain perceives shading to create a three-dimensional world

Changes to one gene on the X chromosome can cause a range of woes from infertility to neurodegeneration to autism

If a socially prominent gorilla is in the midst of a meal, it may hum or sing to tell others nearby that it's busy at the moment and will get back to you later.

Researchers pinpoint the cerebellum as particularly vulnerable to blast injury

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