
A Sense of Time Requires a Sense of Space
Our brain may not be able to conceptualize time without a proper understanding of space

A Sense of Time Requires a Sense of Space
Our brain may not be able to conceptualize time without a proper understanding of space

Lingering Lies: The Persistent Influence of Misinformation
The brain holds on to false facts, even after they have been retracted

The Myth of Joyful Parenthood
The more kids cost, the more we idealize raising them

Which Way Is the Future?
How we imagine the movement of time depends on what language we speak

Drowning Out Doubt
When we feel uncertain, we work harder to win others over

Older but Not Wiser? The Psychology Behind Seniors' Susceptibility to Scams
New studies help explain why, despite having more experience, senior citizens often make unprofitable financial choices

That's Nice, Now Get Out: Why We Sometimes Punish Generosity
Generosity is sometimes unwelcome

MIND Reviews: Philosophy Meets Neuroscience
Reviews and recommendations from the September/October 2010 issue of Scientific American MIND

In Stroke Rehab, Skip the ABC's
People with damaged speech recover faster by focusing on harder words

Born into Debt: Gene Linked to Credit-Card Balances
A recent study was the first to show that a particular gene affects financial behavior outside the lab

Color TV: Nonverbal Behavior toward Characters of Different Races Affects Viewers' Prejudices
On-screen body language toward black characters can increase unconscious prejudice in viewers

Food for Thought: Does Fast Food Make Us Impatient?
Does Fast Food Make Us Impatient?

Closing the Gap: How Desire Affects Perceptions of Distance
When we judge distance, desired objects seem nearer

Honesty Online: How Skewed Is Your Profile?
Facebook profiles tend to be accurate reflections of people's personalities

When I'm 64: Identification with 'Future Self' Helps with Successful Financial Habits
The closer people feel to their future selves, the more money they save

Untreated vision problems linked to dementia in the elderly