September 27, 2011
The Neuroscience of Beauty
How does the brain appreciate art?
Language
September 6, 2011
Why Is Average IQ Higher in Some Places?
A surprising theory about global variations in intelligence
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Mind & BrainSeptember 1, 2011
The Eyes Have It
Eye gaze is critically important to social primates such as humans. Maybe that is why illusions involving eyes are so compelling
Mind & BrainSeptember 1, 2011
Readers Respond to "The Unleashed Mind"-- and More
Letters to the Editor about the May/June 2011 issue of Scientific American MIND
The SciencesSeptember 1, 2011
Autism in Another Ape
An extraordinary baby bonobo is a rare case study for autism researchers
Mind & BrainSeptember 1, 2011
MIND Reviews: Roundup: Quirks and Quibbles
EnvironmentSeptember 1, 2011
Street Talk: What Innovations Would Make Cities More Livable?
What innovation—technological or otherwise—would make any city a substantially more livable place? We put this question to urban leaders and our own readers. Here's what they said
The SciencesSeptember 1, 2011
Pull Up a Chair
We tend to move closer to those who share our physical traits
Mind & BrainSeptember 1, 2011
What Is Pseudoscience?
Distinguishing between science and pseudoscience is problematic
Mind & BrainSeptember 1, 2011
Following the Crowd: Changing Your Mind to Fit In May Not Be a Conscious Choice
HealthSeptember 1, 2011
Recommended: The Art of Medicine: Over 2,000 Years of Images and Imagination
Books and recommendations from Scientific American
Mind & BrainSeptember 1, 2011
Musicians Stay Sharp