Life is short. The brain is tricky. Sometimes, the natural way we respond to a problem actually locks it in…and because it may be possible to work around problems, it can be easy to allow them to stay. Why do problems stick around and how much better could life...
Isolation impacts us all, but what happens when it’s compounded with managing an addiction? While routines are disrupted, we may find ourselves more vulnerable to falling into old habits – or developing new ones. In this session, neuroscientist and...
Supporters of the Mind Science Foundation enjoyed a night of science and magic at its second annual BrainStorm Neuroscience Pitch Competition. The October 15th event featured three teams of brilliant young researchers pitching innovative brain research projects in...
You may find it hard to make good decisions right now, and you’re not alone. There are several factors that come together that cause this difficulty. There is a real and present threat in the world. There is a lot of uncertainty. Your habits have all been...
Why does my child have autism? Geneticist Dr. Wendy Chung will share what we know about the autism spectrum disorder and how it isn’t a single condition with a single cause. If autism has multiple interlocking causes, could genetics hold the key to unlocking it? Dr....
