Through functional magnetic resonance imaging scans of 40 teens and adults, scientists discovered that teens act differently when with friends than with adults. The study also indicated that teens were more likely to engage in risky behavior with friends. Read why teens make these kinds of decisions.
Philosopher and scientist Nayef Al-Rodhan acknowledges ethical questions raised by emerging technologies, and he argues that we must welcome innovation while maintaining a commitment to human rights and inclusiveness.
Scott Jurek is known for his major victories as ultramarathoner in some of the most challenging and competitive endurance races in the world. Read his bio to find out more about his life.
As traditional funding for lifesaving research shrinks, a new, more social approach attempts to fill the gap.
During a natural disaster, a smartphone with the FEMA app can be a vital tool. Watch the video and read what help you can find on this app before, during, or after a disaster.
SOAR is an organization in Ireland which provides programs for young people aged between 10 and 18 that focus on positive life skills, self-confidence and self-esteem. Gripped by the impact of a similar project in Australia, Tony Griffin and Karl Swan were totally inspired to realize the potential of this work for Ireland’s youth. Click the left-side links for more information.
Despite the large number of people who have difficulty distinguishing between red and green, until recently they’ve simply had to struggle. Now, though, helpful tools and work toward a cure open up new possibilities.
Soldiers and victims of tragedies often struggle to cope with the trauma they have endured. But some researchers are finding truth in the old saying that what doesn’t kill someone makes him or her stronger.
Practicing meditation and mindfulness can have a positive impact on teenagers’ lives. There is generally a higher level of stress in the lives of teenagers and young adults today. Meditation can improve well-being and mental health.
A statesman, writer, and publisher, Benjamin Franklin also invented many practical products.
When a friend talks about a painful breakup, you might assume that the pain is only metaphorical. But brain scans show that the perception of pain is real.
The difference between perception and reality hits home for many people every time they look into a mirror. Why are we likely to view ourselves more negatively than other people view us?
Have parents or teachers ever told you that you’re not old enough to decide? There are differences between adolescent brains and adult brains, so it might be true. Read about the study at the McLean Hospital Brain Imaging Center in Boston, Massachusetts, that used functional magnetic resonance imaging to compare the activity of teenage brains to that of adults.
Why are people often naturally afraid of heights? Why are some more fearful than others? This article explains what acrophobia is and how sensible fear of heights is.
In this video interview, author Malcolm Gladwell explains why he believes that in the Bible story of David and Goliath, David was not the underdog facing a fearful situation.
We may be in the habit of thinking of bacteria as bad organisms that cause disease, but there’s another side to our relationship with them. In the human body, bacteria outnumber human cells, and as this article explains, we couldn’t survive without them.
Part of the dramatic tension in Romeo & Juliet is that the audience can predict negative consequences for the title characters’ rash decisions. Why don’t they stop and think instead of jumping to conclusions? Partly because their teenaged brains are still in the process of developing, not ready for life-and-death choices.
Studies show that beauty exists as an abstract concept in the brain which implies it is a perception rather than a reality.
TV anchor Robin Roberts fought her cancer and faced her fear of it. Besides her doctors, the people in her life were her main supports during her treatments.
Psychologist Paul Dolan argues that making societal improvements will improve individuals’ happiness.
