Aug 2008 - Scientific American

Features

The Secrets of Storytelling
Our love for telling tales reveals the workings of the mind
Jeremy Hsu| August 1, 2008|
High-Aptitude Minds
Researchers are finding clues to the basis of brilliance in the brain
Jelena Stojanovic and Christian Hoppe| August 1, 2008|
Coaching the Gifted Child
Enrichment activities can provide for very bright kids
Christian Fischer| August 1, 2008|
Intelligence Evolved
Subtle refinements in brain architecture, rather than large-scale alterations, make us smarter than other animals
Ursula Dicke and Gerhard Roth| August 1, 2008|
The Hidden Power of Scent
Far from being a weak and unimportant sense, our odor-detecting ability is surprisingly acute and shapes our social interactions in ways we do not consciously realize
Josie Glausiusz| August 1, 2008|
Minding Mistakes
Brain scientists have identified nerve cells that monitor performance, detect errors and govern the ability to learn from misfortunes
Markus Ullsperger| August 1, 2008|
Quiet! Sleeping Brain at Work
During slumber, our brain engages in data analysis, from strengthening memories to solving problems
Robert Stickgold and Jeffrey M. Ellenbogen| August 1, 2008|
Depressingly Easy
We nuke prepared dishes rather than growing our own food and machine-wash ready-made clothes rather than sewing and scrubbing. Such conveniences may be contributing to rising rates of depression by depriving our brains of their hard-earned rewards
Kelly Lambert| August 1, 2008|