BehaviorJanuary 1, 2017
Stop Sending Yourself Reminder E-Mails
A physical object is a more effective way to jog your memory
Stories by Sara Chodosh
Sara Chodosh is a science journalist and former editorial intern for Scientific American Mind who writes frequently about neuroscience. Her work has also been featured in Undark and the Atlantic.
NeuroscienceNovember 1, 2016
The Art of Neuroscience
Stunning images from an annual competition reveal the beauty of a complex science
HealthAugust 26, 2016
Resetting the Body's Thermostat with a Molecular On/Off Switch
By taking control of the thermoregulatory process, researchers are uncovering how mammals maintain body temperature
NeuroscienceAugust 24, 2016
Mind Aglow: Scientists Watch Thoughts Form in the Brain
A new technology shows real-time communication among neurons that promises to reveal brain activity in unprecedented detail
EnvironmentAugust 8, 2016
Humans and Birds Cooperate to Share Beehive Bounty
The Yao people of Mozambique vocally signal honeyguide birds to show them the location of hives, which the people harvest and share with the birds.
NeuroscienceJuly 21, 2016
How the Brain Builds Memory Chains
Recollections of successive events physically entangle each other when brain cells store them
NeurologyJuly 15, 2016
“Knockout” Head Injuries Linked to Parkinson’s, but Not Alzheimer’s
Massive new study turns up surprises on the long-term fallout of unconsciousness-causing brain injuries that occur early in life
BehaviorJuly 6, 2016
How Tough-Guy Mediators Can Turn "Them" into "Us"
Behavior study says bad-cop negotiators can psychologically nudge adversaries together
Mental HealthJune 25, 2016
To Diagnose Mental Illness, Read the Brain
Rather than relying on symptoms, scientists are developing a “brain circuits first” approach to mental health.
NeuroscienceJune 17, 2016
Bird Brains Have as Many Neurons as Some Primates
Densely packed brain cells help birds achieve surprisingly complex cognition in a tiny head space
BehaviorJune 10, 2016
The Science of Getting Through a Checkout Line Faster
New research shows that cashiers who have their own lines move customers more quickly