
Mental Math in Infants
Babies understand counting before they utter numbers

Mental Math in Infants
Babies understand counting before they utter numbers

Lingering Lies: The Persistent Influence of Misinformation
The brain holds on to false facts, even after they have been retracted


Rules of the Road: Using the Science of Persuasion When Buying a Car
Knowing the laws of persuasion is especially handy with car dealers

The Partner Paradox: Why Buddying Up to Achieve Goals May Backfire

The Limits of Intelligence
The laws of physics may well prevent the human brain from evolving into an ever more powerful thinking machine

Big Buzzword on Campus: Is "Convergence" a Revolution in Science or Simply Jargon?

A Signal for Solitude: Monkeys Create Their Own Rudimentary Language Sign
Monkeys may be able to devise gestures to communicate specific ideas

How Dads Develop
When men morph into fathers, they experience a neural revival that benefits their children

Who's the Boss?
A supervisor's feedback may affect identity more in certain cultures

Beauty and the Beasts: The Sight of a Pretty Woman Can Make Men Crave War

Calendar: MIND events in July and August
Museum exhibits, conferences and events relating to the brain

Pop Star Psychology
Movies and TV shows can encourage risky behavior in children and teenagers, but teen idols have positive effects, too