Published in Nature Neuroscience, new research reveals that timing, not repetition, drives associative learning. By showing ...

Dopamine is the "wanting" molecule that drives us toward goals, and opioids are the "liking" molecules that provide the hit ...

The habit-tracking market is flooded with apps following the same book. Set goals, monitor adherence, penalize deviation, reward consistency.

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that the constant gnawing of rodents isn't just a reflex or a consequence of a tough diet. It also triggers a release of dopamine in the brain ...

For almost a century, psychology and neuroscience researchers have been trying to understand the processes via which humans and other animals acquire new skills or learn to deal with specific ...

People's decisions are known to be influenced by past experiences, including the outcomes of earlier choices. For over a century, psychologists have been trying to shed light on the processes ...

You're not failing at behavior change because you're weak. You're navigating invisible reinforcement patterns. Here's how to shift the balance.

(Toronto, February 5, 2026) JMIR Publications, a leader in open access scholarly publishing, today announced the launch of the new Karma Reviewer Rewards Program. This initiative introduces a ...

The concept of play-to-earn has gone through multiple cycles of hype, experimentation, and correction over the past few years. Early models promised income through gameplay but often relied on fragile ...