Fear has a scent. Here’s how this invisible chemical signal has shaped human perceptions, emotions and survival instincts.
Why does extreme danger paralyse some people while others remain calm? Neuroscientists say the answer lies in how the amygdala is calibrated, something famously illustrated by free solo climber Alex ...
An insight into why we overthink could have implications for treating anxiety and depression. Researchers at Northwestern University (IL, USA) have used fMRI to map the human brain’s social cognitive ...