May 11, 2011
Terms of Engulfment: "Changes in the Skies" Alter and Raise Concerns about the Longevity of Pacific Island Languages
Climate change brings both higher tides and neologisms to the Marshall Islands
Language
Mind & BrainMay 4, 2011
Does Revenge Serve an Evolutionary Purpose?
Why all the celebration after the killing of Osama bin Laden? A psychologist who studies evolution and human behavior explains the complex desire for vengeance
New Issue: Science’s Impossible Questions. Read Now
HealthMay 3, 2011
Structural 'Traces' in Brain Help to Keep Memories Precise
Researchers home in on structures that help the brain avoid faulty recall.
May 2, 2011
Kids Learn Better When You Bring Science Home
Mind & BrainMay 1, 2011
Control Yourself! How to Keep Cravings in Check
Cocktail or cola? Banana or banana split? Understanding how we handle such decisions makes it easier to keep our cravings in check
Mind & BrainMay 1, 2011
Calendar: MIND events in May and June
Museum exhibits, conferences and events relating to the brain
EvolutionMay 1, 2011
Masters of Disguise: Animal Mimics Fool Their Foes
Animal mimicry takes many forms—including chemical and acoustic varieties—and offers unique insights into evolution
TechnologyMay 1, 2011
Tweeting the Bull or the Bear
Mind & BrainMay 1, 2011
The Prejudice Hormone: Oxytocin, Known for Encouraging Bonding, May Underlie Bias
Oxytocin, known for encouraging bonding, may underlie bias
Mind & BrainMay 1, 2011
The Downside of Hope
Wishful thinking worsens our decisions about the future
Mind & BrainMay 1, 2011
The Unleashed Mind: Why Creative People Are Eccentric
Highly creative people often seem weirder than the rest of us. Now researchers know why
Mind & BrainMay 1, 2011
The Language of Love: Word Usage Predicts Romantic Attraction