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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
Music, Melody, and the Strange Pull They Exert Over Our Minds
by
Shannon Sweeney
Cognitive scientist Matthew Schulkind knows "earworms" inside and out—especially those spawned by the Wiggles.
Curing Drug and Alcohol Addiction with Peyote
by
John Horgan
Is the cure for alcoholism and other addictions locked up in hallucinogenic drugs?
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