To get from experience to emotion, the brain hits 'sustain'
A study of mice and people looks at how the brain takes an experience, like being cut off in traffic, and responds with an emotion, like road rage.
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Feeling ragey? Don't bury your anger, process it. Here's how
We're often taught to repress our feelings and behave nicely. But anger has a biological purpose, and psychologists say it's healthier to embrace it. Here are four steps for working with anger.
An overlooked brain system helps you grab a coffee — and plan your next cup
Researchers have found a system in the brain that seems to integrate control of individual muscles with a person's intentions, emotions and entire body.
In jumpy flies and fiery mice, scientists see the roots of human emotions
Scientists are trying to understand PTSD and other human disorders by studying emotion-related brain circuits in animals, which research suggests may have a lot in common with the human brain.
Should You Leave Grandma With The Robot?
Once a technology that treats emotions as data becomes pervasive, we may soon find that data is the only aspect of emotion we come to recognize or value, says astrophysicist Adam Frank.
Using Improv To Help Kids With Autism Show And Read Emotion
Communicating and interacting socially can be hard for some children with autism. Researchers are looking at how improv classes may help these kids do better day to day.
Study: What Was The Impact Of The Iconic Photo Of The Syrian Boy?
Researchers from the University of Oregon wanted to know if the emotional response to the image translated into greater charitable support for Syrian refugees.
Carmakers Question The Future Of The Automobile, The Driver And The Industry
BMW and Mercedes-Benz have offered clues on how they expect to deal with a future that includes self-driving cars.
Beyond The 'Like' Button: Facebook Comes To Our Emotional Rescue
Facebook reveals new emojis it's testing to expand the iconic "Like" button. All Tech Considered welcomes a new host, who tries to explain her vision for the blog using Facebook's seven "Reactions."