Mind

Joseph Goebbels, minister of propaganda for the Nazi German government of the Third Reich, understood the power of repeating falsehoods.

The idea of gender is undergoing a revolution, as unconventional gender behaviors gain in acceptance. At the same time, however,

Perfectionism: it’s more than just high standards or wanting to excel. Instead, perfectionism is the setting of unattainable standards and

Have you ever told a friend a made-up story to entertain that person or spare his or her feelings? Do

The human brain is remarkably adaptable, constantly being shaped by life experience. A striking example is that in blind people, the

The best programs teach kids language skills and focusing abilities through innovative, child-centered activities — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

The human brain is remarkably adaptable, constantly being shaped by life experience. A striking example is that, in blind people,

While most of our personality traits remain relatively stable over the course of our lives, reliable changes in personality do

You might be thinking “What’s this about cats? This is DOG Spies. A blog on the science behind the dog-human

Rockefeller University neuroscientist Vanessa Ruta was just named a member of the latest class of MacArthur “Genius” grant winners. The fellowship offers a five-year