Imagine standing in front of a painting, its colors and shapes pulling you into a world of emotion and thought. Perhaps you feel joy, nostalgia, or even sadness. What is happening in your brain at ...

Researchers studying people's brain activity when looking at abstract art have revealed why we interpret blobs of paint on canvas so differently. When you look at an abstract painting, study it in a ...

A selection of science-based books from the year that together shine new light on who we are and why we think and act as we do.