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Author Susan Cain explains the fallacy of "groupwork," and points to research showing that it can reduce creativity and productivity

A new study finds that the inevitable cognitive decline we all face starts earlier than we originally thought. Christie Nicholson reports

Our dueling existential minds influence our beliefs and behaviors in different ways

A spouse's traits can become more grating than the quirks of others

Letting go of memories supports a sound state of mind, a sharp intellect--and superior recall

Letters to the Editor about the September/October 2011 issue of Scientific American Mind

The brain can be taught to suppress the body's immune system

People can sense their partner's emotions via their body odor

A new app may help birders identify species just by sound

How much personality do we want from our gadgets?