Stories by Nicole Branan

Cold shoulder may be more than a saying

Cocaine changes the brain only after voluntary use

Speakers of different languages share an innate object order preference

Averaging your guesses is better than trying only once

The brain's reward system complicates grief

Reviews and recommendations from the August/September 2008 issue of Scientific American MIND

As we mull a choice, our subconscious decides for us

When time doesn't heal, the brain's reward system may be playing a role

Men are not as good at recalling personal experiences

Labeling objects with words makes it easier to learn about them

Reviews and recommendations from the June/July 2008 issue of Scientific American MIND

Reviews and recommendations from the April/May 2008 issue of Scientific American MIND

Wait, Don't Tell Me...

New synapses repair recall after a stem cell injection

A lifetime of stress could lead to memory problems and disease

Animals show altruism toward strangers

Read lips to familiarize yourself with voices