In a new paper published in Current Biology, researchers describe a circuit in the brains of macaque monkeys that appears to ...

Scientists have uncovered a way to manipulate the pathway in monkey brains that puts the brakes on motivation.

People motivated by power and the desire to influence others are more likely to share fake news posts on social media, according to a new study led by a UCL researcher. In a series of experiments, ...

Most of us know the feeling: maybe it is making a difficult phone call, starting a report you fear will be criticized, or ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A new study found Ohio is one of the least motivated states when it comes to New Year’s resolutions, with a large number of residents headed toward giving up on their goals by ...

Entrepreneurial motivation is important to economic growth because entrepreneurs create companies that produce new products and services, which in turn, boost productivity. But we know little about ...