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The Cetacean Translation Initiative (CETI) is using artificial intelligence to help understand sperm whale communications.

The debate over the most effective models for early childhood education is a longstanding one. While the benefits of ...

The human fascination with fear is a long-standing puzzle. From ghost stories told around a campfire to the latest ...

The emergence of artificial intelligence systems with potential consciousness raises profound questions about humanity's ...

Some have theorized that déjà vu indicates psychic abilities or evidence of past lives. However, the results of Cleary’s studies actually support a theory called the Gestalt familiarity hypothesis.

When we think about confidence, we often picture humans striking power poses, listening to motivational podcasts, or giving a TED Talk about finding their inner lion—maybe even with a stock photo of ...

Regularly helping others, whether through volunteering or simple acts of kindness, can slow cognitive decline and boost brain health in older adults, new research finds.