Our Language Affects What We See
A new look at “the Russian Blues” demonstrates the power of words to shape perception
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A Touch to Remember
The sense of touch generates surprisingly powerful and long-lasting memories
Computers Determine States of Consciousness
A machine learning algorithm uses EEG traces to find a patient’s odds of waking
Prehistoric Viruses and the Function of the Brain
The exceedingly strange story of learning, memory and the “Arc” gene
A New Connection between the Gut and Brain
A surprising way that diet leads risks of stroke and cognitive impairment
Your Dog May Not Be a Genius, after All
New study finds that canines are not exceptional in the animal world
How Political Opinions Change
A clever experiment shows it's surprisingly easy to change someone’s political views, revealing how flexible we are
How to Give Better Advice
Research reveals the common mistakes we make when trying to help
Rising Ethnic Diversity Increases Whites' Fears
But the effect depends on context
How Identity, Not Issues, Explains the Partisan Divide
New research has disturbing implications