Facial Recognition: Are We Born With It?
Do we get our cognitive abilities from our inherited "nature" or from our environment's "nurture?"
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Neurology
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Writing Music Using Only Your Mind
German researchers are testing technology that facilitates direct brain-to-page composition.
Lifetime of Reading Slows Cognitive Decline
New research finds mentally challenging activities build up cognitive reserves, providing protection against the effects of common old-age neurological disorders.
Brainism: Understanding Our Recent Obsession With Stress and the Mind
What kind of worldview is lurking in all the chatter about neuroscience?
The Neurobiology of Fear
New clues into why some of us get stuck in a state of anxiety and others chill
Was Lou Gehrig’s ALS Caused by Tap Water?
A toxic molecule found in pond scum may trigger neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and Parkinson's. Could a group of scientists, led by a botanist, hold the key to a cure?
A Light Bulb Moment in the Brain
The new science of optogenetics is amending neuroscience’s focus on cutting and chemicals to shine a light directly on the brain.
I Foresee an Uproar Over an ESP Study
Rather than accepting or rejecting controversial findings — like Daryl Bem’s upcoming paper on ESP — based on preconceived notions, how about approaching them with scientific scrutiny?