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 they think I talked ...

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 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 ...

The social part of the brain is in constant contact with the emotional center of the brain, according to scientists at Northwestern University. The new findings confirm what many have long thought: ...

The problem is that the human brain was shaped in the Pleistocene era, back when humans had to forage for food. Besides sabotaging our investing instincts, that fact also contributes to obesity, drug ...

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 ...