In forest mice, a single loom sparked a volley in dPAG neurons that paralleled running speed. Open field cousins showed only a muted dPAG murmur even when their feet finally flew, meaning the ...

“We focused on fear, as it is one of the most studied emotions in neuroscience and, in our view, the one with the greatest potential for robotics,” says Usai. “Fear is closely related to ...

A wound can leave a lasting imprint—even after it has healed. A new study in Current Biology finds that past injuries can ...

A new study reveals that even after healing, injuries can leave behind a hypersensitive nervous system that overreacts to future stress.

Repeated behaviors become ingrained, forming habits that ultimately shape our identity. Each small action either reinforces fear-based patterns or builds confidence-based ones, creating what psycholog ...

A new study reveals how evolution fine-tunes instinctive fear responses by tweaking a key neural switch deep in the brain.

A viral video shows a predator defending prey from another. Learn what science says about fear, instinct, and animal behavior ...

We think, feel, and act through a gut-brain-heart connection. Aligning these can enhance decision-making and foster ...

Reasons to be Cheerful reports that music therapy significantly reduces pain and anxiety, aiding healing and recovery in ...

Engaging in aimless activity creates the illusion of progress, allowing us to sidestep decisive action that could expose us to failure.

Trump, 79, who grew up in Queens, has been barking at O’Donnell since he was on “The Apprentice” and she was on “The View.” O ...

When fireworks explode, they activate primitive brain regions responsible for processing fear and triggering protective responses. This explains why even the most well-trained, normally calm dogs can ...