Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fuelled by brain chemistry. The main chemical involved is oxytocin, often called ...

Stressful study sessions help us pass exams, but curiosity promotes long-term understanding and information retention. In A Nutshell You can nudge your brain’s “study mode”: start with focused basics, ...

Remember when your mom told you to be careful cleaning the cat’s litter box? Well, that same parasite everyone’s been avoiding might actually be the next big thing in brain medicine. Scientists just ...

When you cuddle a cat, the ‘love hormone’ oxytocin is rising in both your brains. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Cats may have a ...