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
Cognition
CognitionMay 24, 2020
The Boredom Paradox
Why lockdown feels less tedious than you feared
The Young American Scientists Issue—Read Now
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
CognitionMay 7, 2020
Marijuana May Not Lower Your IQ
Rigorous new studies should be able to settle the matter
CognitionMay 6, 2020
Horses Recognize Pics of Their Keepers
Horses picked out photographs of their current keepers, and even of former keepers whom they had not seen in months, at a rate much better than chance.
CognitionMay 1, 2020
Eyebomb Your Brain
How googly eyes hack your visual circuits
CognitionApril 27, 2020
Embracing the Ultimate Unknown
The best way to have a good death is to live a good life
ConservationApril 22, 2020
Birds on Rhinos’ Back Help Them Avoid Poachers
Oxpeckers riding on rhinoceroses feast on ticks, and their calls warn the nearsighted herbivores about approaching humans.
CognitionApril 20, 2020
Post-Traumatic Growth: Finding Meaning and Creativity in Adversity
Resilience and strength can often be attained through unexpected routes
CognitionApril 17, 2020
Signs of Modern Human Cognition Were Found in an Indonesian Cave
Painted images of intriguing human-animal hybrids are signs of modern thought