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Read about the mind in the Knowable Magazine and learn about the scientific aspects of the mind. Knowable Magazine explores the real-world significance of scholarly work through a journalistic lens. We report on the current state of play across a wide variety of fields - from agriculture to high-energy physics; biochemistry to water security; the origins of the universe to psychology.
Knowable Magazine » Mind
1w ago
Peoples who live close to nature have a rich lore of plants, animals and landscapes embedded in their mother tongues — which may hold vital clues to protecting biodiversity ..read more
Knowable Magazine » Mind
1w ago
Scientists are probing the head games that influence athletic performance, from coaching to coping with pressure ..read more
Knowable Magazine » Mind
1M ago
Growing evidence suggests a link between the debilitating neurological illness and the microbes that live in our intestines. The vagus nerve may be a pathway ..read more
Knowable Magazine » Mind
2M ago
From meditation to smiling, researchers take a second look at studies claiming to reveal what makes us happy ..read more
Knowable Magazine » Mind
2M ago
New research suggests that to maintain a healthy brain, we should tend our gut microbiome. The best way to do that right now is not through pills and supplements, but better food ..read more
Knowable Magazine » Mind
3M ago
Researchers are finding signs of multiple phases of sleep all over the animal kingdom. The ‘active’ sleep phases look very much like REM ..read more
Knowable Magazine » Mind
3M ago
Approved over a decade ago, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is moderately effective. Tailoring the treatment to individual brains may improve results ..read more
Knowable Magazine » Mind
3M ago
They have held our fascination ever since we first identified their remains. Today, thanks to new artifacts and technologies, findings about our closest relatives are coming thick and fast ..read more
Knowable Magazine » Mind
4M ago
Researchers are rediscovering the forgotten legacy of a pioneering Black scientist who conducted trailblazing research on the cognitive traits of bees, spiders and more ..read more
Knowable Magazine » Mind
4M ago
Individual behavior patterns may skew studies. A new approach called ‘STRANGE’ could help, by taking into account the habits, tendencies and life experiences of the creatures under scrutiny ..read more