Stories by Rachel Mahan

Sustainability in Daily Life

Creative ways to learn, take action and participate

Earth 3.0 Resources in Film and Online

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

Earth 3.0 Resources in Film and Online

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

Bird Naps: How Migratory Flyers Catch Up on Sleep

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

Bike-Friendlier with Facebook

Smart tags track bike routes and allow bikers to interact online

Calendar: Mind Events in February and March

Mind Events in February and March

Head Lines: Spotting a Fake Smile

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

Resources in Film and Online

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

Head Lines: Cut Up Those Cards

MIND Reviews: Obsession: A History

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

The Evolutionary Origins of Schizophrenia

The massive human brain enables language—and psychosis

It's in His Walk

Male walkers seem to approach; females walk away

Best of the Web

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...

Wisdom of the Gut

Coming Soon

Put the Kid on the Stand

Children may make fewer memory errors when recalling an event