September 28, 2012
How We Know That Humans Are Getting Smarter [Excerpt]
In this excerpt from his new book, James R. Flynn explains how he came to understand how our minds have gained in cognitive skills during the 20th century
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September 20, 2012
Sentient Skills Science: What Makes Some Memories So Memorable?
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September 18, 2012
Super Powers for the Blind and Deaf
The brain rewires itself to boost the remaining senses
September 4, 2012
How Your Cell Phone Hurts Your Relationships
The mere presence of a phone affects how you relate to others
Mind & BrainSeptember 1, 2012
MIND Reviews: The (Honest) Truth about Dishonesty
September 1, 2012
How to Spot a Scoundrel
Certain types of fidgeting give away a person's trustworthiness
September 1, 2012
Schools Add Workouts for Attention, Grit and Emotional Control
Scientists, politicians and celebrities are remaking schools as gyms for the brain where teachers build the mental brawn for attention, perseverance and emotional control
Mind & BrainAugust 28, 2012
Understanding the Psychology of the American Idea of Choice
Thinking about options decreases support for equality and reduces empathy
August 23, 2012
Disease Maps Pinpoint Origin of Indo-European Languages
Turkey might be the geographic origin of languages from English to Hindi, according to epidemiological tracking techniques
August 23, 2012
More Science Needed for Forensic Investigations
Chemists should help make forensic sciences stronger, says Innocence Project founder
Mind & BrainAugust 10, 2012
The Biological Response to Beauty and Ugliness in Art [Excerpt]
Eric Kandel's latest book, The Age of Insight, explores the intersection of neuroscience, psychoanalysis and art
August 1, 2012
Sports Psychologists Extend Their Counseling to Athletes' Coaches and Families
Mental trainers reach further to create the ideal environment for victory