Pricey WIne
The price of a wine arbitrarily influences how pleasurable it is to drink.
Deafness & Brain Structure
The brain architecture for processing sound is the same in deaf people as in hearing people.
Gifted & Overlooked
New research shows that gifted and talented programs overlook qualified black and Hispanic kids.
Musician’s Dystonia
Neuroscientists are looking for the roots of musician’s dystonia, a condition similar to writer’s …
Older Minds
The poorly focused mind may hold advantages in some kinds of problem-solving.
Robotic Motivation
A human-powered robotic exoskeleton could help stroke patients stay motivated during rehab.
Hurricanes & Heart Attacks
Did Hurricane Katrina increase heart attacks in New Orleans?
The Ticklish Brain
Researchers find that tickled rats display complex emotional responses similar to those of children.