A pesky “motivation brake” may control when we can be bothered to do something, and when we’d rather put it off.

Ever wonder why starting feels harder than finishing? Brain research shows stress can quietly block motivation before action ...

Research reveals a striking discovery about the human brain and exercise motivation. Scientists have identified distinct patterns of electrical connectivity that separate individuals who eagerly ...

In this forum, we will discuss the current state of student motivation and engagement in our schools. By reviewing the research, we’ll aim to answer critical questions such as what exactly motivates ...

We sometimes look at motivation backwards: We assume there must be an outcome or reward in order to get ourselves or others motivated to act. This is not what science shows us. One of the key ...

Two academic researchers and lecturers discuss the many factors that boost short- and long-term motivation and how to get yourself started when procrastination threatens. October 10, 2025 Motivation ...

Motivation is affected by oxidative stress in the brain, a study shows. The findings also suggest motivation can be improved through nutritional interventions. In life, motivation can be the ...

Researchers identified a direct connection between cancer-related inflammation and the loss of motivation characteristic of advanced cancer. In a mouse study, they describe a brain pathway that starts ...

In just a few short weeks, U.S. citizens will be asked to go to the polling stations to cast their vote in the 2024 presidential election. The world’s attention is focused on this election, but 2024 ...

In the best-selling book Drive, author Daniel Pink attempts to simplify motivation science by suggesting the superiority of intrinsic over extrinsic motives to instill optimal work performance. When ...

The effect of the flipped classroom model (FCM) on high school students’ science motivation and achievement in an urban public school was examined using a quasi-experimental pretest/posttest design.