CognitionJune 18, 2020
The Brain Interprets Smell like the Notes of a Song
The sequence in which clusters of olfactory neurons switch on can evoke the smell of an apple instead of a pear
Cognition
CognitionJune 11, 2020
Wrong-Headed Arrows
This illusion takes the right of way with your perspective
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CognitionJune 6, 2020
How to Keep COVID-19 Conspiracies Contained
An expert on climate denial offers tips for inoculating people against coronavirus conspiracy notions.
CognitionJune 5, 2020
Review of Learned Hopefulness: The Power of Positivity to Overcome Depression
By refocusing on the positive potential that already lies within, you will restore a greater sense of hope than you ever thought possible
NeuroscienceJune 2, 2020
Music Synchronizes the Brains of Performers and Their Audience
The more people enjoy music, the more similar their brain activity is to that of the musician
CognitionJune 1, 2020
What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about the Brain
A close brush can leave a lasting mental legacy—and may tell us about how the mind functions under extreme conditions
BehaviorMay 29, 2020
Your Brain, Free Will and the Law
Stanford University neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky talks about human behavior, the penal system and the question of free will.
CognitionMay 26, 2020
On Consciousness: Science and Subjectivity: A Q&A with Bernard Baars
Here’s a chat with Baars about his latest thinking on the scientific study of consciousness
CognitionMay 24, 2020
The Boredom Paradox
Why lockdown feels less tedious than you feared
OpinionMay 19, 2020
A Tsunami of Dementia Could Be on the Way
The COVID-19 pandemic can damage the aging brain both directly and indirectly
CognitionMay 19, 2020
Forced Social Isolation Causes Neural Craving Similar to Hunger
New research highlights the profound effect of severe social isolation on the brain
CognitionMay 11, 2020
Finding Inner Harmony: The Underappreciated Legacy of Karen Horney
She believed in the great potential for growth and development