Psychology
There’s a Psychological ‘Vaccine’ against Misinformation
A social psychologist found that showing people how manipulative techniques work can create resilience against misinformation
Stories by Daisy Yuhas
Psychology
Your Response to Stress Improves as You Grow Older
In good news, our reactions to stressful events improve as we age. But living in uncertain times will still take a toll
Mental Health
Why Social Media Makes People Unhappy—And Simple Ways to Fix It
Research suggests platform designs make us lose track of time spent on them and can heighten conflicts, and then we feel upset with ourselves
Neuroscience
Why Sleep-Deprived People Are More Selfish and Lonely
Poor sleep impairs brain areas that are key to social engagement, but more zzz’s can boost kind behavior
Neuroscience
How Brains Seamlessly Switch between Languages
Bilingual people engage the same brain region that monolingual individuals use to put together words—even when combining different languages
Behavior
Quiet Disadvantage: Study Finds Extroverts Are Happier—Even When They’re Really Introverts
A new study suggests a dose of “acting extroverted” could boost your mood—but some researchers caution there is a cost to acting against type
Neurology
Untangling the Ties between Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Autism and OCD frequently accompany each other; scientists are studying both to understand how they differ
Mental Health
Ask Me First: What Self-Assessments Can Tell Us about Autism
Self-report questionnaires gain popularity in Autism spectrum research and clinical practice
Environment
Ancient Tree Structure Is Like a Forest unto Itself
Arboreal fossils reveal an unusual and complex structure
Fitness
Forget Pills and Surgery for Back Pain
Many physicians are advocating a simpler approach to treating lower back pain: exercise
Mental Health
The Social Ties between Autism and Schizophrenia
Comparing the social features of the two conditions could lead to better treatments and a deeper understanding of each
Mental Health
Do Schizophrenia and Autism Share the Same Root?
New research suggests the two conditions may be de different outcomes of one genetic syndrome
Behavior
So You Want to Be a Genius
When it comes to cultivating genius, talent matters, but motivation may matter more
Mental Health
Depressed? Do What You Love
Therapies that focus on changing behaviors are just as effective as those that modify thoughts in managing the debilitating mood disorder
Cognition
Shadows in Motion: Participate in a Visual Experiment
A simple animation reveals how the brain perceives shading to create a three-dimensional world
Mind & Brain
4 Generations, 1 Mutation: A Family History with Fragile X Syndrome
Changes to one gene on the X chromosome can cause a range of woes from infertility to neurodegeneration to autism
The Sciences
Gorilla's Hum Is a Do-Not-Disturb Sign
If a socially prominent gorilla is in the midst of a meal, it may hum or sing to tell others nearby that it's busy at the moment and will get back to you later.
Neuroscience
Veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan Show Brain Changes Related to Explosion Exposure
Researchers pinpoint the cerebellum as particularly vulnerable to blast injury
The Sciences
MIND Staff Share Their Reading Picks
Reviews and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
Mind & Brain
Why So Many People Have Pets
People have an innate interest in other species, but we like having pets for a variety of social reasons
