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Neuroscience

Unhappiness Is a Palate-Cleanser

Why it’s impossible to always be happy.

March 12, 2018

Why Happiness Is Hard to Find—in the Brain

Talking blobology with a neuroimaging researcher.

February 27, 2018

With Strategic Zaps to the Brain, Scientists Boost Memory

Stimulating part of the cortex as needed during learning tasks improves later recall. The finding reveals more about the brain’s memory network and points toward possible therapies.

February 6, 2018

Antonio Damasio Tells Us Why Pain Is Necessary

The neuroscientist explains why feelings evolved.

January 18, 2018

Why Curiosity Can Be Both Painful and Pleasurable

The emerging neurology of one of our most human characteristics.

September 25, 2017

Mini-Brains Go Modular

To create a good living replica of the human brain, your best hope may be to let “organoid” components assemble it for you.

August 9, 2017

When Neurology Becomes Theology

A neurologist’s perspective on research into consciousness.

June 8, 2017