May 2012 Issue
Military aviators learn to second-guess their senses
To the great surprise of many, psilocybin, a potent psychedelic, reduces brain activity
Why we tend to predict rosy times ahead
Revisiting the role of trauma in PTSD
Knowing when to pass on that luxury limo or overpriced pen
Physics and neurobiology can help us understand whether we choose our own destiny
A little-known sense that monitors how we feel inside can go awry, potentially distorting body image
Can subliminal advertisements influence our behavior? New research says yes—but only under certain circumstances
Who is better off: the religious or atheists? Cultural values determine the answer
Genes and personality influence our attitudes toward religion
Psychiatry's diagnostic guidebook gets its first major update in 30 years. The changes may surprise you
Slumber may loosen the links that undergird knowledge, restoring the brain daily to a vibrant, flexible state
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