Scientists don’t fully understand why effort amplifies reward, but one leading theory is evolutionary: when resources were scarce, humans needed to be motivated to work for them. A system that makes ...

When you return to the same phrase under pressure, you’re essentially training a neural shortcut, a mental circuit that fires ...

NPR's Scott Simon talks with novelist and teacher Lucy Ives about about her new collection of daily prompts to inspire creative writing, "Three Six Five." ...