January 1, 2013
Healing the Brain with Snail Venom
Every cone snail species has easily 1,000 peptides of medical interest, which means cone snails offer millions of research possibilities--but how do you milk a snail?
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 & BrainDecember 20, 2012
Patients Reflect on Life with a Common Brain Malformation
EvolutionDecember 18, 2012
Psychology Reveals the Comforts of the Apocalypse
HealthDecember 5, 2012
Why Don't Helmets Prevent Concussions?
December 1, 2012
World Changing Ideas 2012
10 innovations that are radical enough to alter our lives
HealthDecember 1, 2012
Sheep Help Scientists Fight Huntington’s Disease
Sheep are helping scientists gain ground against Huntington's disease
November 22, 2012
Savory Science: Jelly Bean Taste Test
A sensational test of the senses from Scientific American
The SciencesNovember 21, 2012
Why do physicists care so much about finding the Higgs boson?
Space & PhysicsNovember 18, 2012
Strange Signal at Galactic Center-Is It Dark Matter?
The SciencesNovember 1, 2012
Mustard’s Kick May Help It Ward Off Pests
Mustard's kick may be a defense mechanism to ward off pests
Mind & BrainNovember 1, 2012
MIND Reviews: Mind over Mind
BehaviorNovember 1, 2012
Three Critical Elements Sustain Motivation
When it comes to cultivating genius, talent matters, but motivation may matter more
The SciencesOctober 29, 2012
The Science of Hurricane Sandy-Live blog
Mind & BrainOctober 25, 2012
The BuZZZ: Sleepy Honeybees Have Harder Time Recalling Recent Experiences
A new study shows slumber-deprived bees take longer to consolidate new memories
October 25, 2012
Spooky Science: Make a Ghostly Illusion
A visual Halloween trick from Scientific American
EvolutionOctober 22, 2012
Booted Dung Beetles Reveal Clever Cooling [Video]
The SciencesOctober 11, 2012
Scoping Science: How Do Animals Look for Food?
An eagle-eyed activity from Scientific American
EvolutionOctober 3, 2012
Diminutive Dinosaur Bore Beak, Bristles and Fangs
EvolutionOctober 1, 2012
Rodents’ Antics Aid Biodiversity
Thieving rodents may have replaced extinct megafauna as seed dispersers
September 20, 2012
Simply Irresistible: Scientists Trace Gluttony's Path in the Brain
Stimulating a brain region induces intense overeating
September 20, 2012
Sentient Skills Science: What Makes Some Memories So Memorable?
An unforgettable activity from Scientific American
Mind & BrainSeptember 1, 2012
MIND Reviews: The Chemistry between Us
Mind & BrainSeptember 1, 2012
Psychology: As Seen on TV!
The SciencesSeptember 1, 2012
MIND Reviews: Phi