Joe Lazauskas

This new science peeks inside voters’ brains as they watch political ads

Five ways the Democratic candidates can make sure their messages stick, as proved by neuroscience.

This new science peeks inside voters’ brains as they watch political ads

BrainRap could change how we see hip-hop–and neuroscience

Micah Brown is using brain research to understand what makes rappers–and rap fans–tick. And that’s just the beginning of his ambitious neuroscience plans.

BrainRap could change how we see hip-hop–and neuroscience

Publishers don’t love Apple News. The king of sponsored links has another idea

With its new smartphone widget, Taboola aims to break news out of its walled gardens, says its CEO: “It’s not ads. It’s not sponsored content.”

Publishers don’t love Apple News. The king of sponsored links has another idea

This neurosensor could predict hit TV shows with uncanny accuracy

Asking focus groups what they think of new programming has never been that effective. What if you asked neuroscience instead?

This neurosensor could predict hit TV shows with uncanny accuracy

This consumer survey shows trouble ahead for Facebook

The more people know about how social networks monetize them, the less comfortable they are with the whole idea—a fact Facebook can no longer afford to ignore.

This consumer survey shows trouble ahead for Facebook

This new tech could help publishers move past Facebook dependency

Facebook is ghosting publishers, but what if publishers could recreate the best parts of Facebook on their own sites?

This new tech could help publishers move past Facebook dependency

This Tiny Neurotracker Could Change The Way Brands Measure Engagement

The military funded this tech to help soldiers use words rather than weapons. But it turns out that your heart rate says a lot about your response to ads.

This Tiny Neurotracker Could Change The Way Brands Measure Engagement

How Facebook’s News Feed Shift Could Lead To A Big Spike In Xenophobia

A newsfeed that emphasizes posts from friends and family may leave people feeling more like members of tribes than ever–and resistant to outside views.

How Facebook’s News Feed Shift Could Lead To A Big Spike In Xenophobia

Impact

This startup makes carbon-neutral, high-protein pasta from fungi

How several states are taking the lead on restoring overtime pay

A living wage doesn’t just benefit workers. It benefits businesses and society, too

News

Financial stress is almost universal: Here’s how it affects you most

The pandemic created a new billionaire every 30 hours as millions brace for extreme poverty

Domino’s ‘Stranger Things’ app reveals the mind-flaying stakes of the attention arms race

Co.Design

COVID-19 relaxed red tape in cities. Then the bureaucracy returned

American Eagle exec: The supply chain is broken. Here’s how to fix it

How GoFundMe’s new pages take a sensitive approach to grief

Work Life

What it’s like to have employer support for abortion care

How to give your boss feedback (and keep your job)

How the résumé business has changed amid the Great Resignation (and what that means for you)