NeuroscienceMay 1, 2017
The Science of Laughter--and Why It Also Has a Dark Side
Laughter isn’t always positive or healthy
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CognitionApril 28, 2017
6 Secrets Infants Can Teach Adults about Learning
One of the most important: it’s good to learn new skills outside of your comfort zone
NeurologyApril 19, 2017
Mystery Memory Loss among Illicit-Drug Users Spurs Health Action
Do 13 cases of amnesia among opioid users suggest a more widespread problem?
CognitionApril 18, 2017
Can We Improve National Security Using What We Know about Face Recognition?
Most people struggle at the job we ask passport officers to do
NeurologyApril 18, 2017
North Dakota Is a Laboratory for the Future of Alzheimer’s in America
The state with the second highest death rate has created innovative approaches to assist caregivers
Mental HealthApril 15, 2017
Traces of Genetic Trauma Can Be Tweaked
Trauma can be passed down to offspring due to epigenetic changes in DNA. But positive experiences seem able to correct that. Erika Beras reports.
NeuroscienceApril 12, 2017
Where Does the Brain Store Long-Ago Memories?
An internal filing system sorts events for short- or long-term use
CognitionApril 10, 2017
David Chalmers Thinks the Hard Problem Is Really Hard
Consciousness will still mystify us even if we scientifically solve it, philosopher predicts
BehaviorApril 5, 2017
Screening Status Quo Misses Most Children with Autism
Vast majority go undiagnosed until after age 3, new research shows
CognitionApril 4, 2017
The Mind of the Predator
Come to know the shark, the grizzly, the rattlesnake—all of them deeply misunderstood
NeuroscienceApril 1, 2017
A Rare Success against Alzheimer’s
A gold-standard clinical trial provides evidence that diet, exercise and an active social life can help prevent cognitive decline