Mice have an instinctive reaction to hide when the shadow of a bird passes over. In a new study, scientists taught the rodents to overcome that fear. dubinkinv / 500px via Getty Images Humans have ...

Fear is a universal human experience, but it doesn't have to control your life. By understanding your fear, educating ...

A lot of us get nervous in social situations, such as going on a first date, dinner with friends or speaking in front of a group of people. But at what point do nerves turn into full-blown social ...

Let’s be honest. The airline industry hasn’t had its best year through the first months of 2025 when it comes to safety. Plane crashes and close calls aren’t exactly the types of news that air ...

For years, the thing that frightened me most about backpacking wasn’t lightning storms or grizzly bears. It was log crossings. For whatever reason, they scared the pants off me. I had terrible balance ...

A fear of rejection is an irrational and persistent fear of social exclusion. It can be a feature of social phobia or social anxiety disorder. Various tips can help with overcoming a fear of rejection ...

Do you fear death? If so you have thanatophobia. It's one of the most common fears people suffer from. Some fear the pain that may be associated with dying. The spiritual among us may have a fear of ...

"That blue umbrella is still stashed under my bed," Carletta says, recalling the fateful evening that she was declared 'cringe' by a certified Cool person. Two years ago, the policy analyst met her ...