The Sciences
Science Scorecard: Did 2013 Live Up to Expectations?
The existence of the Higgs boson particle was confirmed, a strong case for human-caused climate change was released and scientists analyzed the oldest-known human DNA
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Mind
Pain Now Is Easier Than Pain Later
Delaying inevitable pain may not be the best route when it comes to decreasing your anxiety. Christie Nicholson reports
Mind
Unraveling the Mystery of How Antidepression Drugs Work
New insights into how selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors work suggest they reverse inhibited nerve regeneration and connectivity that may underlie depression
Mind
"Love Hormone" Oxytocin May Help Children with Autism
The hormone has the ability to boost activity in the brain area linked to social behavior and could thus lead to more effective treatment
Mind
We Are More Likely To Lie In the Afternoon
If you want to catch someone in a lie, you'll raise your odds in the afternoons, as most people are more likely to cheat or lie then as opposed to the morning. Christie Nicholson reports...
Mind
How Happiness Boosts the Immune System
Researchers have struggled to identify how certain states of mind influence physical health. One biologist thinks he has an answer
Health
Extra Gene Makes Mice Manic
A common mood-stabilizing drug, valproate, is found to control manic-like behavior induced in mice with an extra copy of a gene called SHANK3
Mind
MIND Reviews: The Book of Woe
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
Mind
Reducing A Fear During Sleep
Exposure to a fearful memory while in deep sleep may help reduce the fear. Christie Nicholson reports
Health
“Genius” Grant Statistician Says, “I Can’t Be Anything Else”
2013 MacArthur picks include scientists taking on prosthetics, audio preservation and describing planets beyond our solar system
Mind
Live Chat with Temple Grandin and Richard Panek on The Autistic Brain
Join us for a live chat on Google+ with Temple Grandin to discuss her latest book The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum
Health
Small Talk Can Improve Health
Social isolation, not loneliness, is linked with earlier death
Health
Researchers Discover Potential Clue behind Age-Related Memory Decline
Scientists from Columbia University improve memory in elderly mice after pinpointing a gene for senescent forgetfulness
Mind
Food Is Tastier When Part of a Ritual
A special occasion can often make food taste better, and the more you are personally involved in its preparation the better. Christie Nicholson reports
Mind
What Fighting Couples Want
Fighting couples don't want an apology, but rather for one partner to relinquish power. Christie Nicholson reports
Mind
Expansive Postures May Lead Us to Dishonesty
A study finds that large, expansive body postures may influence people's honesty. Christie Nicholson reports
Health
These Body Drugs Can Affect the Mind
Bad mood? Sleep loss? Memory trouble? Check your prescriptions
Mind
Training Can Increase Empathy
A particular type of meditation training led study subjects to become more altruistic. Christie Nicholson reports
Mind
Memory Loss during Menopause
Many women complained about memory loss during menopause, but a recent study provides the evidence. Christie Nicholson reports
Health
People Suffering from Violence in Their Relationships Need Better Help
Training doctors to ask about abuse by an intimate partner might aid in discovering victims, but researchers still do not know the best way to provide help to those who need it.
