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Psychology

If You Think You’re a Genius, You’re Crazy

Both geniuses and madmen pay attention to what others ignore.

October 2, 2014

San Francisco Is Smarter Than You Are

The city is a big brain that can solve big problems.

October 2, 2014

How I Rewired My Brain to Become Fluent in Math

Sorry, education reformers, it’s still memorization and repetition we need.

September 11, 2014

The Original Natural Born Killers

In the 1920s, two murderers were defended by science. The infamous case still echoes.

September 2, 2014

To Understand Religion, Think Football

Sacred beliefs likely arose out of prehistoric bonding and rituals.

September 2, 2014

This Is Where Your Childhood Memories Went

Your brain needs to forget in order to grow.

July 31, 2014

Postcards From the Edge of Consciousness

Sensory deprivation goes from CIA torture manuals to a yoga studio near you.

July 31, 2014

Are You Resilient?

Take this quiz and learn the keys to bouncing back.

June 25, 2014

Can You Die From a Broken Heart?

What happens to our bodies when the bonds of love are breached.

June 25, 2014

Dude, Where’s My Frontal Cortex?

There’s a method to the madness of the teenage brain.

June 25, 2014