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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.
A physical object is a more effective way to jog your memory
Stunning images from an annual competition reveal the beauty of a complex science
By taking control of the thermoregulatory process, researchers are uncovering how mammals maintain body temperature
A new technology shows real-time communication among neurons that promises to reveal brain activity in unprecedented detail
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.
Recollections of successive events physically entangle each other when brain cells store them
Massive new study turns up surprises on the long-term fallout of unconsciousness-causing brain injuries that occur early in life
Behavior study says bad-cop negotiators can psychologically nudge adversaries together
Rather than relying on symptoms, scientists are developing a “brain circuits first” approach to mental health.
Densely packed brain cells help birds achieve surprisingly complex cognition in a tiny head space
New research shows that cashiers who have their own lines move customers more quickly
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