Both humans and other animals are good at learning by inference, using information we do have to figure out things we cannot observe directly. New research from the Center for Mind and Brain at the ...

When was the last time you got lost in a book? These days, the act of 'deep reading,' or reading with intention, can be difficult to practice. Maryanne Wolf, an expert in the science of reading, ...

Imagine you're telling a secret to a friend. This might be seeking advice on a personal matter or professional help. Most of the time, you expect this conversation to remain private and away from ...