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October 19, 2012Neuroscience
Is Homosexuality a Choice?: Ask this question, and you will probably receive one of two responses: Yes. People choose to be gay. They are making an immoral choice, which government should discourage.; Marcia Malory

February 1, 2007Mind
The Case of the Loud Eyeballs: In which a mystery is solved through a chance encounter; R. Douglas Fields; February/March 2007; 10.1038/scientificamericanmind0207-12

April 1, 2009Behavior & Society
The Roots of Problem Personalities: Scientists are peering into the brains of people with borderline personality disorder and finding clues to the roots of this disabling illness; Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg; April/May/June 2009; 10.1038/scientificamericanmind0409-40; Originally published as "Perturbed Personalities" in April/May/June 2009

April 18, 2013
One Year Later: Why I Still Write on Addiction in the Bronx: It's been over a year since I first went to Hunts Point, Bronx, since I first spoke to the people who would grow to consume most of my daily thought-stream.; Cassie Rodenberg

September 7, 2012
Revenge of the Lizard Brain: There’s a scene in Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas in which the writer, high out of his mind on hallucinogens, watches a roomful of casino patrons transform into giant lizards and lunge at each other in bloody combat...; Ben Thomas

April 30, 2019Behavior & Society
The Concept of Neurodiversity Is Dividing the Autism Community: It remains controversial—but it doesn’t have to be; Simon Baron-Cohen

January 1, 2004Mind
Your Personal Pathology: How will we feel when biology can name what makes each of us who we are?; Robert M. Sapolsky; January 2004; 10.1038/scientificamericanmind0104-94

September 25, 2017Behavior & Society
Tribute to Jose Delgado, Legendary and Slightly Scary Pioneer of Mind Control: Neuroscientist based at Yale in 1960s controlled bulls, monkeys and humans with brain implants and envisioned a “psychocivilized society”; John Horgan

June 2, 2015Mind
The Flexibility of Racial Bias: Research suggests that racism is not hard wired, offering hope on one of America’s enduring problems; Mina Cikara and Jay Van Bavel

September 1, 2010Mind
Inside the Mind of a Psychopath: Neuroscientists are discovering that some of the most cold-blooded killers aren't bad. They suffer from a brain abnormality that sets them adrift in an emotionless world; Kent A. Kiehl and Joshua W. Buckholtz; September / October 2010; 10.1038/scientificamericanmind0910-22

December 1, 2004Mind
Stressed-Out Memories: A little stress sharpens memory. But after prolonged stress, the mental picture isn't pretty; Robert M. Sapolsky; December 2004; 10.1038/scientificamericanmind1204-28

January 1, 2004Mind
The Quest to Find Consciousness: By studying the brain's physical processes, scientists are seeking clues about how the subjective inner life of the mind arises; Gerard Roth; January 2004; 10.1038/scientificamericanmind0104-32

January 1, 2020Biology
“Birdbrain” Turns from Insult to Praise: Some avian species use tools and can recognize themselves in the mirror. How do tiny brains pull off such big feats?; Onur Güntürkün; Scientific American Volume 322, Issue 1; 10.1038/scientificamerican0120-48; Originally published as "The Surprising Power of the Avian Mind" in Scientific American Volume 322, Issue 1

October 1, 2012Mind
What Psychopaths Teach Us about How to Succeed [Excerpt]: We can learn a lot from psychopaths. Certain aspects of their personalities and intellect are often hallmarks of success; Kevin Dutton; Scientific American Volume 307, Issue 4; 10.1038/scientificamerican1012-76; Originally published as "The Wisdom of Psychopaths" in Scientific American Volume 307, Issue 4

May 1, 2015Behavior & Society
Why Do We Have Pets?: People have an innate interest in other species, but we like having pets for a variety of social reasons; Daisy Yuhas; Scientific American Mind Volume 26, Issue 3; 10.1038/scientificamericanmind0515-28; Originally published as "Pets: Why Do We Have Them?" in Scientific American Mind Volume 26, Issue 3

April 1, 2005Mind
Alien Friends: For people with Capgras syndrome, loved ones have been taken over by body doubles. Their experience teaches us that feelings are integral to perception; Thomas Grüter and Ulrich Kraft; April 2005; 10.1038/scientificamericanmind0405-58

December 20, 2016Cognition
Eye Contact Can Be Overwhelming: Research shows that maintaining eye contact can make it harder to think; Victoria Sayo Turner

August 11, 2016Neuroscience
New Imaging Technique Provides First Look at Gene Activity in the Living Human Brain: The innovative method, which appears to show gene activation, is a cousin of PET; Sharon Begley and STAT

August 10, 2016Neuroscience
MIT Challenges The New York Times over Book on Famous Brain Patient: 200 neuroscientists from around the world are raising questions about an excerpt that published in the paper on Sunday; Sharon Begley and STAT

February 10, 2009Mind
Where Are Old Memories Stored in the Brain?: A new study suggests that the location of a recollection in the brain varies based on how old that recollection is; Moheb Costandi

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