CognitionJanuary 1, 2017
Tips for Picking Up a New Lingo
Stories by Victoria Stern
Victoria Stern is a contributing editor at Scientific American Mind.
CultureNovember 1, 2016
New Books about Mind Control, Mental Rest and Why We Swear
Scientific American Mind weighs in on recent titles from neuroscience and psychology
CultureSeptember 1, 2016
New Books Explore Puzzles of Taste, Gender and Addiction
Scientific American Mind weighs in on recent titles from neuroscience and psychology
NeuroscienceJuly 1, 2016
New Books Explore Breaking Habits, AI, Productivity and Enlightenment
Scientific American Mind considers five recent popular titles from neuroscience and psychology
NeuroscienceMay 1, 2016
Mini Reviews: 3 Compelling Reads about the Brain and How It Works
New books about addiction, autism and the mysteries of other people’s minds
Mind & BrainMarch 1, 2016
2 Books Explore Our Powers of Prediction
Scientific American MIND reviews Phishing for Phools and Superforecasting
Mind & BrainMarch 1, 2016
Teen Texting: Girls versus Boys
A study finds girls are more likely to become compulsive texters and suffer academically
NeurologyJanuary 1, 2016
Smell Tests Could One Day Reveal Head Trauma and Neurodegenerative Disease
Memory for odors is particularly complex, making scratch-and-sniff tests an early indicator of damage to the brain
Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2016
3 Books Explore the Inner World of Animals
Scientific American MIND reviews Beyond Words, Voices in the Ocean and The Soul of an Octopus
Mind & BrainNovember 1, 2015
Three Books Explore the Spiral of Shame
Scientific American MIND reviews “So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed,” “Beyond Bullying,” and “Is Shame Necessary?”
Mind & BrainSeptember 1, 2015
A Short History of the Rise, Fall and Rise of Subliminal Messaging
People have believed in subliminal influences for hundreds of years—but the last few decades have taken a far more scientific look at these ideas
The SciencesSeptember 1, 2015
MIND Staff Share Their Reading Picks
Reviews and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
Mind & BrainJuly 1, 2015
3 New Books Explain the Roots of Altruism
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
Mind & BrainJuly 1, 2015
Infants Focus on the Familiar and the Phenomenal
Examining the factors that capture a baby’s attention yields insights into cognitive development
Mind & BrainMay 1, 2015
6 Syndromes with Surprising Psychotherapy Solutions
Ailments we typically think of as bodily might be improved by thought alone
Mind & BrainMay 1, 2015
3 Books Explore How to Make Smart Choices
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
HealthJanuary 1, 2015
How Would a Psychologist Get in Shape?
Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2015
Blood Type Matters for Brain Health
People with AB blood type are at higher risk for age-related cognitive decline
Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2015
Roundup: Distinctively Human
Three books explore what makes us unique
MedicineJanuary 1, 2015
Dizziness Can Be a Fatal Side Effect of Many Medications
Lightheadedness and disorientation are among the most common side effects of prescription drugs
Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2015
Drink Up: Discern Fact from Fiction for Popular Health Beverages
Learn what the science says about some popular claims regarding the cognitive effects of certain drinks
CognitionSeptember 1, 2014
What's Your First Memory?
Mental HealthSeptember 1, 2014
Can Marijuana Cause Psychosis?
Cannabis might trigger psychosis in vulnerable individuals, but conflicting evidence leaves many open questions
Mind & BrainJuly 1, 2014
4 Ways to Plan a Mind-Restoring Vacation
Research reveals the types of vacations that give the biggest mental boost