Cognition
The Science of Genius
Outstanding creativity in all domains may stem from shared attributes and a common process of discovery
Features
Behavior
Why Do Smart People Do Foolish Things?
Intelligence is not the same as critical thinking—and the difference matters
Behavior
Creativity Is Collective
Personal experiences and character traits alone may not be enough to produce a prodigy. It takes a village
Cognition
Do D.I.Y. Brain-Booster Devices Work?
Zapping the cranium may juice up neuron circuits, and use is rising—but there might be a cognitive price
Mental Health
The Remarkable Reach of Growth Mindsets
Believing in people’s ability to change can help thwart teen depression, spur workplace creativity and ease political conflict
Cognition
Fit Body, Fit Mind?
How can you stay sharp into old age? It is not just a matter of winning the genetic lottery. What you do can make a difference
Behavior
The Aha! Moment
A step-by-step guide to your next creative breakthrough
Behavior
Accidental Genius
A blow to the head can sometimes unmask hidden artistic or intellectual gifts. Might we all have hidden capacities that could be unleashed without brain injury?
Behavior
Nurturing the Young Genius
Renewing our commitment to gifted and talented education is the key to a more innovative, productive and culturally rich society
Cognition
Sorry, Mom and Dad, Toys Cannot Supercharge Your Baby
Hundreds of toys promise to help babies read, learn, do math and walk earlier than expected—many without scientific backing
Cognition
How to Measure the Creativity of a 1-Year-Old
The Unusual Box test—and what it means
Cognition
How to Build a Better Learner
Brain studies suggest new ways to improve reading, writing and arithmetic—and even social skills
Cognition
Nurturing Genius
A long-running investigation of exceptional children reveals what it takes to produce the scientists who will lead the 21st century
Cognition
Can We Keep Getting Smarter?
Ever rising IQ scores suggest that future generations will make us seem like dimwits in comparison
Cognition
An AI That Knows the World Like Children Do
Artificial intelligence has staged a revival by starting to incorporate what we know about how children learn
Policy
The Brilliance Paradox: What Really Keeps Women and Minorities from Excelling in Academia
How a misplaced emphasis on genius subtly discourages women and Black people from certain academic fields
Departments
- From the Editor
Mind Gains
- Head Lines
A Safe Drug to Boost Brainpower
- Consciousness Redux
Does Brain Size Matter?
- News
Intelligence and the DNA Revolution
