The ancient Greek philosopher Plato suggested that the key distinction between a child and an adult was fear: that to be an ...

Fear has a scent. Here’s how this invisible chemical signal has shaped human perceptions, emotions and survival instincts.

My mom told me that I was a very fearful child. No one else in my family struggled with these emotions as much as I did. Kids can fear the dark. They can fear the closet doors that have been left open ...

Horses detect human fear through smell alone and exhibit fearful behavior through emotional contagion mechanism.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Eric Wood writes about college mental health and emerging adults According to a 2025 report on PRNewsWire.com, 93% of young ...

“Horror gives us a playground for the emotions of danger—without the real-world consequences” (Why Horror Seduces, 2017). Controlled fear, when paired with safety, can trigger a state of aroused ...

Halloween is slowly approaching, much to your delight. Like every year, you'll be revisiting the great horror classics, getting out your Ouija board, and telling creepy stories by flashlight. In an ...

In a world where strength and stoicism are often celebrated as hallmarks of masculinity, many men grapple with emotions they are reluctant to express. The urge to cry, to show vulnerability, is a ...

Visiting her parents the other day, Sara walked into a room and didn’t realize her father was already there. He simply said, “Boo!” and she screamed. She jumped, shook, and almost cried, followed ...