SA Mind

Scientists have mapped the innovative mind so that we can remake our own in its image

Bacteria in your gut may be influencing your thoughts and moods

Some people commit violent acts while asleep. In seeking to understand their brain states, scientists and physicians are investigating the murky borders of consciousness

Heads of state, chief executives and other leaders are not born with the power to inspire. They manufacture this magic dust in partnership with their followers

If your son likes sissy stuff or your daughter shuns feminine frocks, he or she is more likely to buck the heterosexual norm. But predicting sexual preference is still an inexact science

We run from the subject like there's no tomorrow, but thinking about death can ease our angst and make us better people, too

Pleasant people enjoy many advantages in life and, with some effort, can even make it to the top