This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American When we make a decision, we are, in fact, ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Once upon a time, Sherlock Holmes urged us to ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Holmes often faults the hapless Watson–and ...

The "Great Detective" is more than just a giant brain covered by a mop of brown hair and the occasional deerstalker hat. While it may seem like he's in control of every situation and everyone in it, ...