Current Issue
May/June, 2013
Observer Article
The Miller’s Tale
George Miller, the man who launched the cognitive revolution, traces his scientific pedigree back to genesis. No, not that Genesis; the genesis of experimental psychology. The APS Fellow and Charter ... More>
Observer Article
A Miser, Not an Ideologue
On the sullied rolls of science bashers, the late William Proxmire is firmly established as a master by virtue of his Golden Fleece Awards, for government support of research projects ... More>
Letter/Observer Forum
The h in Roediger
I read with great interest the recent column by Roddy Roediger on the use of the h index to assess the scientific impact of psychologists. My experiences with the h ... More>
Observation
Going the Distance Takes More Than Meets the Eye
How do humans perceive distance? To say “with our eyes” seems obvious. But when gauging the distance to a destination one is walking or throwing something to — or performing ... More>
Observation
$200 Million Gift Supports New Center for Neuroscience at Columbia
Columbia University announced in March that it received a $200 million donation to build a major new facility to host its Mind, Brain, and Behavior initiative. Although many details remain ... More>
