2010-04-09 Spike activity

Quick links from the past week in mind and brain news:

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New Scientist has an excellent piece on theories of how deep brain stimulation treats mental illness. Ignore the stupid title.

A study found by Barking Up the Wrong Tree finds higher intelligence is a "protective factor" against teenage sexual activity. Geek you say?

Slate has a fascinating article on cognitive distortions in how we think about geography and how it affects our judgements.

Noam Chomsky answer questions on cognitive science...