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iStockphotoScientific American Mind 10/14/09Smile! It Could Make You Happier
Making an emotional face--or suppressing one--influences your feelings
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Scientific American Mind 10/9/09
Head Lines: Men Are Choosy, Too
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Scientific American Mind 9/17/09
Underwater Suffering: Do Fish Feel Pain?
A study suggests fish consciously experience discomfort -
Scientific American Mind 9/10/09
Early Risers Crash Faster Than People Who Stay Up Late
Night owls belie slacker reputation by staying alert longer
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Scientific American Mind 11/18/09
Ability to Guess Others' Thoughts Tied to Language Proficiency
Advanced language skills may be essential to predicting others' thoughts
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Scientific American Mind 11/11/09
Pollution's Toll on the Brain
Breathing dirty air may have serious effects on cognition, in children and adults
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Scientific American Mind 11/4/09
How You Learn More from Success Than Failure
The brain may not learn from its mistakes after all
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Scientific American Mind 11/2/09
Does Vitamin D Improve Brain Function?
New studies show low vitamin D levels may impair cognitive function
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Scientific American Mind 10/30/09
Does Morning Sickness Mean Smart Kids?
Hormone levels link vomiting and intelligence
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Scientific American Mind 10/15/09
Bird Moves: Dancing with the Starlings
Birds' rhythmic abilities offer clues to the origins of dance
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Scientific American Mind 10/8/09
How Memories are Maintained Over Time
As recollections age, different brain areas take charge of the upkeep
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Scientific American Mind 10/7/09
Abruptly Forgotten: Working Memory Disappears in a Blink
Certain memories die suddenly rather than fading away
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Scientific American Mind 10/1/09
You Snooze, You Lose--Weight
Getting enough rest promotes weight loss
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Scientific American Mind 9/24/09
Inflammation Brings on the Blues
Our immune system may mean well, but it might also cause depression
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Scientific American Mind 9/23/09
Inhale or Don't?: Marijuana Hurts Some, Helps Others
Cannabis can kill or rescue neurons--children are at risk, whereas adults may benefit
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Scientific American Mind 9/3/09
Kids' Smiles Predict Their Future Marriage Success
Childhood photos reveal happiness levels later in married life
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Scientific American Mind 8/31/09
How the Brain Localizes Sounds
Specialized neurons sort out overlapping sounds
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Scientific American Mind 8/10/09
Shaking Hands—Neuroscience of Tremors
Researchers uncover the roots of essential tremor
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Scientific American Mind 8/3/09
The Load of Lying: Testing for Truth
Giving suspects an extra task helps to separate the liars from the truth-tellers
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