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Without Friends or Family, even Extraordinary Experiences are Disappointing
Happiness is inherently social, two studies find
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"Autisms" a More Appropriate Term than "Autism," Geneticists Say
The DNA of affected individuals varies remarkably, researchers say
Mind
Pushy Parents Could Harm Kids’ Social Skills
Teens with controlling parents have trouble handling disagreements when they get older
Mind
How Virtual Time Travel Affects Our Feelings about the Past and Future
"Too late" might be the two most tragic words in English, but what if you could rewind the clock? What if the past was not immutable? Would we regret past bad decisions more or less?
Health
Shrinking psych hospitals may be linked with rising prison populations
Reducing the number of beds in facilities for psychiatric patients is linked to an increase in prison populations, according to a new study
Mind
Mouse Experiment Suggests We Might Sleep Off Toxic Memories
One area of brain science that has drawn intense interest in recent years is the study of what psychologists call reconsolidation—a ponderous technical term that, once translated, means giving yourself a second chance...
Mind
Introducing The Psychology Podcast with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman
It’s my great pleasure to introduce The Psychology Podcast with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, where we give you insights into the mind, brain, behavior and creativity.
Battle of the `Staches Raises Money for Men's Health
People who donate money or fundraise for a cause are often silent heroes. However, unlike many fundraising efforts, it's readily apparent who's participating in one that's currently taking the nation by its facial hair...
Mind
Why We Need to Abandon the Disease-Model of Mental Health Care
The idea that our more distressing emotions such as grief and anger can best be understood as symptoms of physical illnesses is pervasive and seductive.
Health
Depression Could Finally Get as Much Biomedical Attention as Cancer
Research into depression has struggled whereas studies of cancer have thrived. The balance could be shifting
Mind
7 Myths (and 1 Big Fact) about PTSD
This week, the Savvy Psychologist talks about healing PTSD and the stigma that can get in the way, with a special emphasis on veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
Tech
What Impact Will Emerging Technologies Have on Geopolitics?
The World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council meetings are going on this week in Dubai. More than 1000 experts (including Scientific American editor-in-chief Mariette DiChristina) have gathered to discuss big world problems such as climate change, poverty, water shortages, energy and innovation...
Mind
Alien Abduction or “Accidental Awareness”?
Scientists report on a long-ignored problem
Mind
This Robot Messes with Your Brain Until You Feel a “Ghostly Presence”
Scientists are now one step closer to understanding the biology behind visual and auditory hallucinations
Mind
The Philosophical Implications of the Urge to Urinate
The state of our body affects how we think the world works
Mind
To Feel Meaningful Is To Feel Immortal
Imagine when our ancestors first started to look up at the stars and question their place in the universe. Why are we here? Are we alone? What happens to us when we die?
Mind
Neuroscientists Break into the Brain to Expose Its Workings
The brain is a dazzlingly complex web of somewhere around 100 billion neurons, each of which communicates with others through thousands of connections.
Mind
Brain Stimulation May Alleviate Severe Depression, but Full Recovery Takes Time
This blog is the last in a series of guest posts on technology and the brain to celebrate Scientific American Mind’s 10-year anniversary.
In the Future, Your Therapy and Education Will Be Tailored to Your Brain
This blog is the sixth in a series of guest posts on technology and the brain to celebrate Scientific American Mind’s 10-year anniversary.
Mind
Simply Shining a Light Can Reveal the Brain's Structure
This blog is the fifth in a series of guest posts on technology and the brain to celebrate Scientific American Mind’s 10-year anniversary.
