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The Brain

Table of Contents The Brain 2009

iscover Magazine's mission is to enable readers to lead richer lives by explaining and expanding their universe. Each month we bring you in depth information and analysis from various topics ranging from technology and space to the world we live in.

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The Myth of Mind Control

by John Horgan, Shannon Sweeney

Before we can build cyborg soldiers and robohumans, researchers face a tough challenge: cracking the neural code.

Are Recovered Memories Real?

by Shannon Sweeney, Jill Neimark

Memory is much less reliable than we want to admit. All of us are likely to misremember, especially those who believe they’ve reclaimed hair-raising memories.

The Inner Savant

by Douglas S. Fox, Shannon Sweeney

Quick—what’s 147,631,789 times 23,674? A savant could tell you. And physicist Allan Snyder, who explores the remarkable skills of autistic savants, suspects we all have the potential for such genius.

Hypnosis

by Shannon Sweeney, Michael Abrams

The power of trance can no longer be disputed, a psychiatrist at Stanford University says. It can ease pain, alter perception, and soothe anxiety.

Which Brain Games Will Help Your Brain the Most?

by Adam T. Hadhazy