Stop Sending Yourself Reminder E-Mails
A physical object is a more effective way to jog your memory
Stories by Sara Chodosh
The Art of Neuroscience
Stunning images from an annual competition reveal the beauty of a complex science
How Do Ants Find Their Way Home?
Tiny yellow "blindfolds" helped scientists understand more about the way Cataglyphis ants navigate.
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
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
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.
How the Brain Builds Memory Chains
Recollections of successive events physically entangle each other when brain cells store them
“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
How Tough-Guy Mediators Can Turn "Them" into "Us"
Behavior study says bad-cop negotiators can psychologically nudge adversaries together
To Diagnose Mental Illness, Read the Brain
Rather than relying on symptoms, scientists are developing a “brain circuits first” approach to mental health.
Bird Brains Have as Many Neurons as Some Primates
Densely packed brain cells help birds achieve surprisingly complex cognition in a tiny head space
The Science of Getting Through a Checkout Line Faster
New research shows that cashiers who have their own lines move customers more quickly
