The Brain: What Is the Speed of Thought?
12.16.2009 Faster than a bird and slower than sound. But that may be besides the point: Efficiency and timing seem to be more important anyway.
by Carl Zimmer
The Brain: Humanity's Other Basic Instinct: Math
New research suggests that math has evolved its way right into our neurons—and monkeys', too. 11.17.2009
The Brain: Where Does Sex Live in the Brain? From Top to Bottom.
Neuroscientists explore the mind's sexual side and discover that desire is not quite what we thought it was. 09.10.2009
The Brain: The Dark Matter of the Human Brain
Meet the forgotten 90 percent of your brain: glial cells, which outnumber your neurons ten to one. And no one really knows what they do. 08.19.2009
The Brain: Stop Paying Attention: Zoning Out Is a Crucial Mental State
Researchers say a wandering mind may be important to setting goals, making discoveries, and living a balanced life. 06.15.2009
Can a Single Neuron Tell Halle Berry From Grandma Esther?
A new theory says the brain stores complex pieces of information in "sparse-coding networks." 05.15.2009
The Big Similarities & Quirky Differences Between Our Left and Right Brains
A broken symmetry from our evolutionary heritage is part of what makes us human. 04.15.2009
Could a Dose of Ether Contain the Secret to Consciousness?
Researchers may soon be able to measure consciousness as well as we can measure a person's temperature. 03.16.2009
Is Patriotism a Subconscious Way for Humans to Avoid Disease?
We're not very aware of the “behavioral immune system,” but it may push us toward life-saving behaviors. 02.18.2009
How Google Is Making Us Smarter
Humans are "natural-born cyborgs," and the Internet is our giant "extended mind." 01.15.2009
Mom and Dad Are Fighting in Your Genes—and in Your Brain
Our brains may contain a battle of the sexes that can cause schizophrenia and autism. 11.10.2008
Why Darwin Would Have Loved Botox
All those wrinkle-causing winces, smirks, and sneers may have been the product of evolution. 10.15.2008
Could an Inner Zombie Be Controlling Your Brain?
Scientists have found evidence that the self-aware part of our brains isn't always in charge. 09.08.2008
How Your Brain Can Control Time
The three methods your mind uses to reverse, speed, and even slow the minutes. 07.12.2008
