Intelligent Science

Regardless of parental income and education, children who engage in more two-way conversation with their parents learn better.

A small pilot study suggests the approach can identify effective treatments already approved for other cancers.

A longitudinal study tracking the progress of an epilepsy patient after surgery shows the brain’s ability to reorganize itself to function nearly normally.

Studies have demonstrated that magnetic and electrical currents can enhance memory in human subjects, but the technology is not yet ready for prime time.

Ultraflexible mesh electrodes monitor the intact, functioning eyes of awake animals.

Some academic institutions are beginning to complement the work of student organizations in addressing mental health problems in graduate school.

Turning to molecular genetics, the Baylor pediatric neurologist and geneticist works to discover the biological basis for the rare neurological diseases she sees in her patients.

The University College London researcher is a pioneer in the use of smartphone apps for psychology research.

Meet the researchers building a thermogenetic toolbox.

In a new book, a vaccine researcher describes the scientific facts and personal anecdotes behind his family’s experience with autism and its comorbid disabilities.

Prehistoric Andeans seemed especially fond of trepanation—holes drilled in the skull as a treatment for various ills.

Tau proteins disrupt the movement of molecules into and out of neuronal cells’ nuclei.

Researchers identify neurological pathways through which light affects mood and learning in mice.

Researchers determine the neurological mechanics underpinning a technique to extinguish fearful memories using goal-directed eye movements.

IQ can’t capture the breadth, depth, or variety of human intelligence.

Meet some of the people featured in the November 2018 issue of The Scientist.

Take a break from the bench to puzzle and peruse.

Selected Images of the Day from the-scientist.com

A mesh records retinal cells’ firings in live animals.

A study explores how nuclear pore complexes are disrupted in Alzheimer’s disease.

Identifying the molecular interactions that occur all over the body during exercise could reveal how it affects learning and memory.

Scientists have proposed a variety of features that influence one’s ability to remember things and solve problems.

Tips for accommodating students with animal helpers in laboratory courses.