March 1, 2014
MIND Reviews: The Truth about Trust
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
Stories by Daisy Yuhas
Daisy Yuhas edits the Scientific American column Mind Matters. She is a freelance science journalist and editor based in Austin, Tex. She is author of the Kids Field Guide to Birds.
Mind & BrainFebruary 13, 2014
Understanding the Brain May Help Explain Eating Disorders [Video]
People with anorexia and other eating disorders have aberrant brain responses to food
Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2014
So You Want to Be a Genius
When it comes to cultivating genius, talent matters, but motivation may matter more
The SciencesJanuary 1, 2014
MIND Reviews: Smarter
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
The SciencesJanuary 1, 2014
MIND Reviews: The Aesthetic Brain
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
HealthDecember 1, 2013
The End of Bad Meds
Mind & BrainNovember 1, 2013
Visual Test Reveals New Dimension of IQ
High IQ may reflect the ability to both think fast and ignore distractions
HealthSeptember 1, 2013
Kind Hearts Are Healthier
Volunteering improves cardiovascular health
Mind & BrainSeptember 1, 2013
MIND Reviews: Denial
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
September 1, 2013
Quiz: Put Your Study Skills to the Test
Answer eight questions to find out whether your learning techniques make the grade
Mind & BrainJuly 1, 2013
MIND Reviews: Brainwashed
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
Mind & BrainJuly 1, 2013
MIND Reviews: Ungifted
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
Mind & BrainJuly 1, 2013
Infants Are Born to Talk
Premature infants reveal how our brain is primed for language
May 1, 2013
Children's Intuitions on Mind-Body Dualism Emerge Early
Minds are less replicable than physical traits, according to young kids
March 27, 2013
It’s Electric: Biologists Seek to Crack Cell’s Bioelectric Code
Researchers have found that cells’ bioelectrical communication steers growth and development. It is hoped that if the code can be learned, manipulating cellular signaling could be used to stave off cancer or even regenerate limbs
March 12, 2013
Sequestered Science: How Research Got Tied Up with Federal Dollars [Timeline]
More than 10 U.S. departments and agencies that receive federal funding for scientific research will suffer from budget cuts enacted by the federal government on March 1, aka "the sequester"
Mind & BrainMarch 1, 2013
How Schizophrenia's Definition Has Evolved: a Timeline
March 1, 2013
Mirror Neurons Can Reflect Hatred
Mirror neurons distinguish between those we like and those we do not
March 1, 2013
MIND Reviews: The Brain Supremacy
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
March 1, 2013
Throughout History, Defining Schizophrenia Has Remained a Challenge [Timeline]
Less than 200 years ago schizophrenia emerged from a tangle of mental disorders known simply as madness. Today its diagnosis remains shrouded in ambiguity. Psychiatrists may discover that this disorder is not a single syndrome after all but a bundle of overlapping conditions
Mind & BrainMarch 1, 2013
Old Drugs Find New Life as Brain Treatments
Mind & BrainMarch 1, 2013
Is Cocoa the Brain Drug of the Future?
HealthFebruary 28, 2013
Does 1 Type of Bacteria Cause Acne?: Zit All Depends
Genetic analysis suggests some acne bacteria strains contribute to the skin disease, whereas others fight it
Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2013
MIND Reviews: Blindspot