On Free Will, Fate, and a Science That Sways Juries
A new study shows how teaching people about neuroscience can make them softer on crime.
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Could Something as Simple as a Mouthguard Be the Cure to What Ails You?
For Vince Clark, immediate pain relief for his son came not from brain-stimulating devices, but something more low-tech.
Is Free Will an Illusion?
Previous neuroscience research has suggested yes, but a new study finds an unexpected window for it in the static of your brain.
A Measure of Consciousness
Despite much thought and ingenuity, neuroscience still struggles to define what consciousness is.
How the Movies of Tomorrow Will Play With Your Mind
A neuroscientist in California is dreaming up a new visual vocabulary for cinema that could revolutionize the filmmaking business.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Science Writer Who Wants to Understand How Sleep Affects Our Health
For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.
Your Brain Starts Faltering After You Reach Age … 24
Sorry to break it to you, TSwift. At least in terms of cognitive functioning while playing StarCraft 2, you're finished.
This Part of Your Brain Makes You Fall for Casino Tricks
Scientists may have figured out which part of the brain makes us think we can win roulette. It's part of the same knot of neurons linked to love and hunger.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The ‘Neuroscience and Hollywood’ Professor Who Wants to Erase Memories
For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.
Our Jedi Future: How to Fly a Helicopter With Your Mind
On wearable brain scanners and telepathic toys.