Cognition

Cuban scientists and a new American report both shoot down a list of bizarre theories

Bringing new meaning to the phrase “Location, location, location”

The two conditions often coincide, but the search for common biological roots turns up conflicting evidence

In a new book, an argument for giving children more of a sense of control over their lives

An implant is the latest development in research on neural stimulation to boost cognition

Researchers identify a major risk factor for pernicious effects of misinformation

Their facial muscles work fine, but the neural networks that let them recognize the feeling of happiness take a while to develop 

Germans were debating the “body–soul problem” by the mid-19th century, but Socrates pondered the problem first

Orcas can imitate calls from other whales and even human speech—suggesting they can transmit cultural practices, such as unique dialects. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Opening up to new ideas may be the first step

A simple technique to gauge brain levels of a toxic protein could improve diagnosis and drug trials