Understanding the difference between the mind and the brain

Nature, Published online: 07 April 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-01017-w

Neuroscientist Chantel Prat is keen to understand why, despite a growing awareness of diversity and its importance, we still sometimes struggle to accept different perspectives.

Social sponges: Gendered brain development comes from society, not biology

Nature, Published online: 10 March 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00738-2

After debunking many myths around male and female brains, Gina Rippon’s research interests now include gender gaps in science and why they persist, even in allegedly gender-equal societies.

What happens in our brains when we're trying to be funny

Nature, Published online: 03 March 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00627-8

Did you hear the one about the neuroscientist who became a stand-up comic and who now researches artificial intelligence's joke-writing potential?

Brain and behaviour: understanding the neural effects of cannabis

Nature, Published online: 16 February 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00470-x

Natasha Mason explores how best to mitigate the negative effects of the world’s most widely used illicit drug.