Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research have studied the brains of Australian bearded dragons, Pogona vitticeps, to gain insight into how the brains of vertebrates evolved. Early ...

The amygdala and brain's social network communicate more than we thought. By Laura Baisas Published Nov 25, 2024 9:16 AM EST Get the Popular Science daily newsletter ...

Way back in the caveman days, our ancestors lived precariously. Life-threatening dangers lurked behind every every tree — from saber-toothed tigers to hostile enemies to unseen crevices. One idea in ...

“The parts of the brain that allow us to do this are in regions of the human brain that have expanded recently in our evolution, and that implies that it’s a recently developed process,” study ...

SALT LAKE CITY — You had a blast at the party, telling funny stories and jokes, chatting with friends and strangers alike. But after you leave, you start to wonder: Did they really like me, or did ...

“Lizard brain” or reactive thinking leads us to assume the worst and react in fear and fury. Photo from I. Argawal, shared by Zeeshan Mirza Way back in the caveman days, our ancestors lived ...

Study sought to better understand how humans evolved to become skilled at thinking about others Newer parts of the brain that support social interactions are connected to and in constant communication ...