In our day-to-day lives, we're constantly making a slew of decisions, from immediate matters to prospects on the far horizon.

In today’s digital age, tapping and swiping have become second nature. From mobile games to social media apps and even online shopping, these simple gestures often lead to rewards—be it a new level ...

New research reveals that serotonin plays a key role in how the brain predicts future rewards, shedding light on its puzzling activity in response to both pleasure and pain.

Gambling then is not just entertainment—it is upward mobility driven by hope. For many, especially from lower classes, one ...

A new study reveals that serotonin neurons in the brain may play a crucial role in helping us estimate the value of future ...

Chocolate isn't just a sweet indulgence — it's a complex experience that triggers a fascinating response inside your brain.

Chocolate contains caffeine, theobromine, and phenylethylamine, all of which have psychoactive effects. These substances may ...

Computing pioneer Alan Turing suggested training machines with rewards and punishments. Two computer scientists put the idea ...

A new study led by an interdisciplinary University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine team delivers fascinating findings on this big topic and potentially unravels a hidden aspect of what our nervous ...

Love. Oftentimes a mixture of soft gazes, secret glances, and forever yearning or perhaps a torrent of longing, electric tension, and passionate touches. For centuries it has consumed poets and waged ...

Ozempic and similar semaglutide-based medications have been hailed as miracle drugs. Known as GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) ...