Apes vs. Toddlers
Although equivalent in many intellectual tasks, human toddlers are much better than apes in social …
The Brain
Sex, Drugs and Rock N Roll
Listening to our favorite music activates the same region of the brain that is involved in drug …
Placebo Effect
Scientists look to the brain to find out why some people respond better to the placebo effect than …
Art and Brain Damage
Brain damage sometimes has a suprisingly positive effect on artists' work.
Brain Sniff Test
A simple sniff test may help doctors pick up the scent of debilitating brain diseases.
Future Amnesia
Some patients with amnesia not only can't remember the past, but they can't imagine the future.
Money Mentality
Thinking about money can encourage both self-reliance and self-centeredness.
Caffeine Withdrawal
A listener asks: Why do I get a headache if I go without coffee?