
Preserving the Right to Cognitive Liberty
A new type of brain-imaging technology could expose—even change—our private thoughts

Preserving the Right to Cognitive Liberty
A new type of brain-imaging technology could expose—even change—our private thoughts

What Self-Talk Reveals about the Brain
Studies of the conversations people have with themselves open a window on the hidden workings of the mind


Studies Find Much to Measure in Dog Faces
Dog facial expressions can be measured, and there's more than one way to do it

The Science of Passionate Sex
How to have hot sex, according to science

Are Colors Innate or Learned?
Babies’ perception of hues sheds light on the culture versus biology question

How Can We Cultivate Grit and Imagination in the Classroom?
Innovative Educator's Summit focuses on the intersection of grit and imagination in the classroom

Using Big Data to Hack Autism
Researchers scour datasets for clues to autism—needles in a genetic haystack of 20,000 people

When Does Your Intelligence Peak?
Are we really at our smartest in our 20s? What about the wisdom and experience that come with age? At what age do we strike the right balance between cognitive ability and expertise?

Your Marvelous Mind

Why the “You” in an Afterlife Wouldn't Really Be You
Memories, points of view and the self

How One Memory Attaches to Another
A technical revolution provides insight into how the brain links memories, a process critical for understanding and organizing the world around us

Brain Activity during Sleep Can Predict When Someone Is Dreaming
Studying the dreaming brain offers a window on consciousness