The morning of the modern mind

Article Abstract:

Controversial discoveries indicate that the roots of our vaunted intellect run far deeper than is commonly believed. It is found that the Homo Sapiens is not the only hominid to possess such advanced cognition as some artifacts hint that Neandertals were comparably gifted.

Origin, Neanderthals, Neanderthal man

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Inside the mind of a savant

Article Abstract:

Kim Peek possesses an extraordinary memory with outstanding powers of memory known as Savant Syndrome. In most cases of this syndrome, savant memory is linked to specific domain such as music, art or mathematics.

Psychological aspects, Health aspects, Memory, Idiot savants, Savant syndrome, Peek, Kim

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Windows on the mind

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the fixational eye movements in humans by explaining the function of 'microsaccades', which are not only little eye movements but also helps expose a person's unconscious thoughts.

Science & research, Research, Muscle strength, Eye, Face, Eye movements, Neuroplasticity, Facial muscles

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