Stories by Robert Goodier

Head Lines: Men Are Choosy, Too

Also: Pack Your Bags for Creativity and Confidence Wins over Smarts

MIND Reviews: The Soloist

Recommendations from Scientific American MIND

Confidence Wins over Smarts

Speaking up counts more than competence in becoming a leader

How the Brain Localizes Sounds

Specialized neurons sort out overlapping sounds

Head Lines: Practice Removes Prejudice--And More

Do Brain Trainer Games and Software Work?

Few studies convincingly show improvements from the popular programs

Calendar: Mind events in July and August

Brain-related events, movies, conferences and more

Don't Talk It Out

Warming World Too Hot for the Cold-Blooded?

Despite thriving in the balmier past, cold-blooded animals like reptiles may struggle to combat overheating as climate warms

Teenage Robotics Engineers Unleash Their Creations in "Lunacy" Battles [Slide Show]

With the national championship robotics competition less than a month away, 66 teams of young engineers have their bots throw down in New York City