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June 26, 1886The Sciences
The Benefits of the Patent Laws: Scientific American Volume 54, Issue 26; 10.1038/scientificamerican06261886-400

September 1, 2009The Sciences
Origins: The Start of Everything: Where do rainbows come from? What about flying cars, love and LSD?; Davide Castelvecchi, Graham P. Collins, Bruce Grierson, Mara Hvistendahl, Jonathon Keats, Michael Moyer, George Musser, Christie Nicholson, Ricki Rusting, Jessica Snyder Sachs, Christine Soares, Gary Stix, Kate Wong, Melinda Wenner and Philip Yam; September 2009; Originally published as "The Start Of Everything" in September 2009

August 1, 2017Culture
Readers Respond to the April 2017 Issue: Letters to the editor from the April 2017 issue of Scientific American; Scientific American Volume 317, Issue 2; 10.1038/scientificamerican0817-5; Originally published as "Letters" in Scientific American Volume 317, Issue 2

June 1, 2005Mind & Brain
Taking the Reins: Self-control helps you meet small challenges, but to change your life significantly you'll need self-regulation instead; Maja Storch; June 2005; 10.1038/scientificamericanmind0605-88; Originally published as "Think Better: Taking the Reins" in June 2005

June 6, 2019
Clearing Up Some Misconceptions about Neurodiversity: Just because you value neurological differences doesn’t mean you’re denying the reality of disabilities; Aiyana Bailin

August 30, 2011Mind & Brain
What is the Sex of 17?: People think of many things, even numbers, as being either male or female; Daisy Grewal

August 1, 2008Mind & Brain
Can one neuron release more than one neurotransmitter? Why is it comforting to discuss problems with others?: Can one neuron release more than one neurotransmitter? Why is it comforting to discuss problems with others?; Rebecca Seal and Dinah Miller; August/September 2008; 10.1038/scientificamericanmind0808-84; Originally published as "Ask the Brains" in August/September 2008

April 1, 2008The Sciences
Could deja vu be explained by grid cells?: Could déjà vu be explained by grid cells?; The Editors; April/May 2008; 10.1038/scientificamericanmind0408-84; Originally published as "Ask the Brains" in April/May 2008

September 16, 2019Cognition
Cultivating Emotion Regulation and Mental Health: Susanne Schweizer is a neuroscientist investigating the development of emotional regulatory processes and their role in mental health across the life span; Scott Barry Kaufman

October 23, 2013Mind & Brain
Mind-reading Technology Speeds Ahead: By scanning blogs of brain activity, scientists may be able to decode people's thoughts, dreams and intentions; Kerri Smith and Nature magazine

August 26, 2011The Sciences
Carl Zimmer on Rats, Cats, Viruses and Tattoos: In part 2 of our interview, award-winning author Carl Zimmer talks about his latest books, and a new study that shows how Toxoplasma influences the behavior of rats--and maybe of us...; Steve Mirsky

January 1, 1990Technology
Is the Brain's Mind a Computer Program?: No. A program merely manipulates symbols, whereas a brain attaches meaning to them; John R. Searle; Scientific American Volume 262, Issue 1; 10.1038/scientificamerican0190-26

August 7, 1852The Sciences
Science--Its Truths and Falsehoods: Scientific American Volume 7, Issue 47; 10.1038/scientificamerican08071852-373c

January 18, 1890The Sciences
New York as a Site for the World's Fair: Scientific American Volume 62, Issue 3; 10.1038/scientificamerican01181890-34

June 28, 1902The Sciences
The Revolutionary Inventor: Scientific American Supplements Volume 53, Issue 1382supp; 10.1038/scientificamerican06281902-22147bsupp

December 1, 2007Mind & Brain
December and January Calendar: December 2007/January 2008; 10.1038/scientificamericanmind1207-18; Originally published as "Health Calendar" in December 2007/January 2008

September 12, 1863Health
The Body and the Mind: Scientific American Volume 9, Issue 11; 10.1038/scientificamerican09121863-169a

March 23, 2012
Want to Change Your Life? This Movie Might Inspire You: People V. The State of Illusion, a new docudrama from Samuel Goldwyn Films, is a mixture of fiction and brain science that, despite these awkward bedfellows, was compelling enough to keep me up late on a Friday night...; Ingrid Wickelgren

December 14, 2015The Sciences
When Teaching Critical Thinking Backfires: Students taught to doubt scientists and other authorities may end up doubting their teachers.; John Horgan

October 11, 2013
Our Final Invention: Is AI the Defining Issue for Humanity?: Humanity today faces incredible threats and opportunities: climate change, nuclear weapons, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and much, much more.; Seth Baum

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