Past Issues

This edition of MAZE explores psychology and neuroscience through diverse lenses, from the “twisties” in gymnastics and the history of women with autism to the brain’s response to drugs, microgravity, and death anxiety. Articles discuss art as a window to the mind, the emotional power of multilingualism, why we struggle with compliments, and the therapeutic potential of lavender and peyote. With research-driven insights and creative perspectives, Issue IX showcases the curiosity and brilliance of student-led exploration.

This edition delves into the latest discoveries in psychology and neuroscience, exploring topics like the gut-brain connection, the impact of virtual reality therapy, and the psychology behind love and grief. With research-driven insights and thought-provoking articles, this issue showcases the brilliance of student-led exploration into the mind’s most fascinating mysteries.

In MAZE Issue VII, the intersections of psychology, mental health, and ethics come alive. This issue examines trauma therapy advancements, the role of gender in cognition, and ethical neuroscience. We explore timely questions on AI’s future, the challenges of disordered eating, and trauma recovery techniques. Featuring diverse perspectives, MAZE continues to ignite meaningful discussions in neuroscience.

This issue compares ADHD and BPD, explores the impact of media consumption on sleep and dream content, and discusses neuromorphic computing—hardware designed to mimic the brain’s functioning.

The 2023 summer issue dives into childhood dementia, the benefits of multilingualism, AI’s role in language models, and advancements in treating spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), with a section focusing on AI's influence in psychology.

This issue explores neurotheology, substance use disorder, and misophonia. It also includes sections on destigmatizing mental health, the brain’s role in religious experience, and the limitations of psychology in defining moral behavior.

The Summer 2021 issue repeats much of the content from Summer 2020, featuring articles on joint attention, disparagement humor, and interdisciplinary connections between psychology and other fields.

The Winter 2021 issue discusses journaling’s benefits for mental health, Steven Pinker’s use of Tulipmania to illustrate collective madness, and the exaggerated narratives around this historical event.

This issue introduces the Convergence section, which explores interdisciplinary articles. Key features include joint attention’s role in social learning and a discussion on the link between disparagement humor and discrimination.