Mind & BrainFebruary 23, 2016
Body Odor Is Less Repulsive When It Comes from "One of Us"
New research shows that our feelings of disgust depend on group membership
Stories by Jordana Cepelewicz
Jordana Cepelewicz is a science writer based in New York City.
CognitionFebruary 11, 2016
How Obesity May Impair Memory
Researchers uncover a molecular link between obesity and memory deficits in mice—as well as a potential treatment
NeuroscienceFebruary 9, 2016
Brain Activity for Attention and Memory Tasks Changes with the Seasons
New research shows brain function associated with attention peaks during the summer and dips in winter
NeurologyFebruary 8, 2016
A Single Concussion May Triple the Long-Term Risk of Suicide
A new study of mild concussions in Canadian adults suggests the risks are even higher for recreational injuries
Mind & BrainFebruary 2, 2016
How Winning Leads to Cheating
Researchers find that besting others in a competition predicts unethical conduct
NeuroscienceJanuary 26, 2016
Like Mother, Like Daughter--the Science Says So, Too
A new study bolsters evidence that brain structure and mood disorders are genetically passed from mother to daughter
Mind & BrainJanuary 26, 2016
In the Con We Trust: A Q&A with Confidence Game Author Maria Konnikova
Konnikova studies the art of the con—and what it reveals about every one of us