Language

A stutter indicates a massive change in brain wiring that affects more than just speech

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

Drugs and other therapies may soon be able to alter or even delete recollections selectively

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

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

Why the singularity is not near, but hope springs eternal

Babies are born with their senses linked in synesthesia

A new app may help birders identify species just by sound

Poor muscle control, not aural perception, underlies most cases of bad singing