Stories by Rachel Mahan

Creative ways to learn, take action and participate

Creative ways to learn, take action, and participate in sustainability

During migratory season, nighttime fliers may rest half their brain at a time

Smart tags track bike routes and allow bikers to interact online

From Scientific American Earth 3.0: Games, activities, books and films designed to inspire a greener lifestyle

Mind Events in February and March

Also: Men Who Can Move; Borrowed Identity; Speaking of Race; and Marrying Mom

Male walkers seem to approach; females walk away

The Internet is vast, and it can be difficult to find quality Web sites devoted to mental health. The truly great resources compile easy-to-read information with tools to help sufferers enrich their lives. Here are some of the best--sometimes fun, sometimes touching and, above all, useful.

The massive human brain enables language—and psychosis

Reviews and recommendations from the December 2008/January 2009 issue of Scientific American MIND

Games, activities, books and films designed to inspire a greener lifestyle

Children may make fewer memory errors when recalling an event