Behavior
An Oscar-Nominated Film Inspires a New Approach to Autism
The obsessive interests that consume many kids on the spectrum may turn out to be pathways to growth
Stories by Claudia Wallis
Behavior
Little Learners, Trump’s Appeal and Brain Soup
A look inside the March/April issue of Scientific American Mind
Neuroscience
From the Magic of Exercise to the Mind of an Octopus
A look inside the January/February issue of Scientific American Mind
Behavior
Trump's Victory and the Politics of Resentment
A political scientist’s research explains a lot about why true-blue Wisconsin turned red in 2016, and about the mood of rural and small town America
Neuroscience
Caregiving, Stress and Beauty Shots of the Brain
A look inside the new issue of Scientific American Mind
Behavior
Of Psychopaths and Presidential Candidates
An analysis in the current Scientific American MIND shows where some of this year's aspirants rank on a standard assessment of psychopathic traits—and the results are interesting, to say the least...
Behavior
Work Smarter, Vote Wiser, Sleep Better
A look inside the new issue of Scientific American Mind
Mental Health
Extreme Shyness Can Be Overcome
That boy who never speaks in class? Chances are he has an anxiety disorder called selective mutism that demands the one thing he dreads the most: attention
Neuroscience
From the Editor: Of Sound Mind and Body
Inside the July/August 2016 issue of Scientific American Mind
Behavior
From the Editor: Foes and Friends
Inside the May/June 2016 Scientific American MIND
Neurology
From the Editor: Telltale Patterns
Inside the March/April 2016 Scientific American MIND
Behavior
From the Editor: Gender and Matters of Identity
Inside the January/February 2016 Scientific American MIND
Behavior
A World of What-Ifs
Managing Editor Claudia Wallis introduces the November/December 2015 issue of Scientific American MIND
Mind & Brain
Oliver Sacks, Who Depicted Brain-Disorder Sufferers' Humanity, Dies
The prolific author–neurologist gave the world empathetic insights into disorders of the brain while also inspiring films, plays, an opera and likely many careers in medicine and brain science...
Behavior
Timing Is Everything
Managing Editor Claudia Wallis introduces the September/October 2015 issue of Scientific American MIND
Mind & Brain
From Touch to Technology
Managing Editor Claudia Wallis introduces the July/August 2015 issue of Scientific American MIND
Health
Chemotherapy Is Not Only for Young Cancer Patients
As the number of older patients with cancer soars, researchers explore how best to treat them
Mental Health
Breaking the Silence: How I Conquered Selective Mutism
A young woman tells Scientific American MIND how she found her voice after 16 years of mute behavior
Mind & Brain
Beyond Shy: Why Some Kids Clam Up in School
New insights are helping us understand and treat selective mutism
Biotech
Three Biotech Solutions for Knee Repair
New techniques in orthopedic surgery aim to unleash the body's own healing power
