NeuroscienceJuly 1, 2017
Your Marvelous Mind
Cognition
CognitionJuly 1, 2017
Why the “You” in an Afterlife Wouldn't Really Be You
Memories, points of view and the self
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NeuroscienceJuly 1, 2017
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
CognitionJuly 1, 2017
Brain Activity during Sleep Can Predict When Someone Is Dreaming
Studying the dreaming brain offers a window on consciousness
OpinionJune 30, 2017
Some Good (and Bad) Ways to Help a Dog Afraid of Fireworks
You can help a fearful Fido endure fireworks
CognitionJune 23, 2017
Better Memory Begets Boredom
The better study participants scored in the memory test, the faster they got bored. Karen Hopkin reports.
CognitionJune 22, 2017
Preventing Dementia: New Report Says Not Much Is Proved to Work
National Academies review says cognitive training evidence remains scant
CognitionJune 20, 2017
High Chair Philosophers
Toddlers understand more than you might think about scientific inquiry
CognitionJune 16, 2017
Fetuses May Respond to Faces While in the Womb
Babies develop a preference for face-like light patterns even before birth
CognitionJune 15, 2017
When Pets Hear, "It's Your Choice"
The latest and greatest in pet care. And it’s free
NeuroscienceJune 12, 2017
Smell Test May Sniff Out Oncoming Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
How an unlikely clue could help solve the mystery of two devastating disorders
CognitionJune 11, 2017
Can Narcissism Fuel Grit?
The combination of narcissistic grandiosity and vulnerability can fuel persistence.