Behavior
Learn to Be Happier with Second Best
When your first choice is unavailable, you may be more satisfied with something completely different
Stories by Jessica Schmerler
Engineering
Tomorrow’s Prosthetic Hand
Recent breakthroughs in technology could mean a fully functional artificial hand may be on the horizon
Behavior
Most People Get Happier as They Approach Midlife
Contrary to older findings, a new study shows happiness rises through our 30s and perhaps beyond
Mind & Brain
You Don't Know as Much as You Think: False Expertise
New research suggests that people who think they are experts tend to fall into the trap of overclaiming
Mind & Brain
When Picky Eating Becomes a Disorder
ARFID is a new diagnosis for kids who avoid food but do not have body-image issues
Mind & Brain
Neuron Transplants May One Day Reverse Blindness
Scientists restored youthful brain plasticity and vision in mice
Technology
Back to the Future, Part II Predicted Techno-Marvels of October 21, 2015
Mr. Fusion aside, this 1989 time-traveling comedy was spot-on about many devices that we now take for granted
Mind & Brain
There Is a Fine Line between Love and Drunk
Oxytocin, known as the “love hormone,” has a dark side—and it looks like alcohol intoxication
The Sciences
MIND Staff Share Their Reading Picks
Reviews and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
Neuroscience
Q&A: Why Is Blue Light before Bedtime Bad for Sleep?
Two neuroscientists discuss how blue light negatively affects health and sleep patterns
Mind & Brain
Your Facial Bone Structure Has a Big Influence on How People See You
New research shows that although we perceive character traits like trustworthiness based on a person’s facial expressions, our perceptions of abilities like strength are influenced by facial structure...
Mind & Brain
Enhanced Visual Attention May Be Early Predictor of Autism
Infants who can quickly recognize unusual visual patterns may be more likely to develop autism symptoms
Mind & Brain
Good Snooze for Insomniacs--Therapy Is as Effective as Sleep Drugs
A review of studies on the treatment of chronic insomnia finds that cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective alternative to drug interventions
Mind & Brain
Don't Overthink It, Less Is More When It Comes to Creativity
New research reveals unexpected brain regions contribute to creativity
Mind & Brain
Why Honest People Do Dishonest Things
A failure to anticipate an ethical decision makes men and women more likely to lie or cheat.
The Sciences
Top 10 Most Fascinating New Species Unveiled
To commemorate Carl Linnaeus’s Birthday, an international committee of taxonomists has released its annual roundup of the most noteworthy newly discovered species
