The Psychological Experience of Poetry
On how our brains and bodies find pleasure in poetry.
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Bridging Neuroscience and Abstract Art: A Conversation with Eric Kandel
A conversation with the Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Eric Kandel.
The Surprising Ways Your Name Affects Your Life
From dating to job prospects, a name has remarkable power over the path of its owner’s life.
Can Creativity Be Learned?
Prevailing theories on creativity focus on methodology, or amount of practice. But artistic talent may be more hard-wired than previously thought.
The Romantic Power of Music
Studies show that musical ability might be a sexually selected trait.
The Ethics of Erasing Bad Memories
Though the emerging possibility of deleting traumatic memories could provide some people relief, the question remains whether it would fundamentally change who they are.
Cody Delistraty 