Mind & Brain

We only remember a fraction of our dreams, and even those slip away if we don’t try to remember them—here’s why

Recognizing that interests are malleable and can be developed can make us more resilient, open and creative

This is why we misinterpret life’s weird and wonderful random events

A theory called panpsychism proposes that consciousness is a fundamental aspect of reality

Despite stereotypes, many autistic people yearn for meaningful relationships, but they are daunted by neurotypicals’ assumptions about them

Human scientists—used to the benefits of a centralized, complex brain—have been underestimating what a simple nerve network can do

Researchers publicly call out theory that they say is not well supported by science, but that gets undue attention

A new study suggests that changes in the brain's sensitivity to insulin during phases of the menstrual cycle may be linked to appetite

Counter to the conventional wisdom, suppression of distressing thoughts could be an invaluable addition in treating depression, anxiety and trauma

Implanted electrodes pick up a pattern of brain waves that can signal the presence or absence of depression and perhaps predict its relapse

Today we introduce to the world Scientific American’s redesign, which we hope will nod to our rich history while also look forward to the everchanging landscape of publishing

Everyday lapses in memory can be a part of learning