Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2015
When High IQs Hang Out
“Genius” societies offer a social network for the top tier of test takers
Stories by Lena Groeger
Lena Groeger is a graduate student in New York University's Science Health and Environmental Reporting Program. Before moving to New York she worked as a graphic designer for Brown University Health Education, and before that studied philosophy (the obvious choice for a science journalist). You can check out her Web site, follow her on Twitter, and find more of her writing on Scienceline.
Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2014
When High IQs Hang Out
“Genius” societies offer a social network for the top tier of test takers By Lena Groeger
Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2013
Making Sense of the World, Several Senses at a Time
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How Safe Are America's 2.5 Million Miles of Pipelines?
The nation's aging oil pipelines are roughly 70 times safer than trucks when it comes to transporting fuel. But when a pipeline does fail, the consequences can be catastrophic
BehaviorNovember 1, 2012
When High IQs Hang Out
“Genius” societies offer a social network for the top tier of test-takers
April 30, 2012
4 Medical Implants That Escaped FDA Scrutiny
A substantial number of risky devices are cleared for medical use without clinical testing, including some hip implants, surgical mesh, heart valve rings and defibrillator leads
Mind & BrainMarch 1, 2012
Infants Possess a Sense of Justice
Infants may understand fairness and sharing earlier than expected
February 28, 2012
Making Sense of the World, Several Senses at a Time
Sensory cross talk helps us navigate the world
Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2012
Can't Carry a Tune? Work Out Your Vocal Muscles
Poor muscle control, not aural perception, underlies most cases of bad singing
HealthDecember 12, 2011
Poor Design Can Be Bad for Your Health
Mind & BrainNovember 15, 2011
Exploring the Musical Brain at the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting
October 11, 2011
Tip Off: Solving the Curious Case of the Missing Fingerprints
A rare condition that causes a person be born without fingerprints can now be explained by a mutation in a single gene, a new analysis suggests
Mind & BrainSeptember 26, 2011
A Friend Like Me: When Given More Choices, People Pick Friends Similar to Themselves
Diverse social circles lead to friends who are alike, but not necessarily closer
EnvironmentAugust 31, 2011
How where you live affects the life you prefer. Or not.
April 8, 2011
Radiation levels explained: An exposure infographic
The SciencesJanuary 12, 2011
Words, pictures, and the visual display of scientific information: Getting back to the basics of information design