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Animal Brains, More Beautiful Than You Could Ever Imagine
More than just eye candy, these images are teaching scientists new insights into how the brain is organized
July 2012 |
By Laura Helmuth
New Mind-Reading Device Lets Paralyzed People Type
Using an fMRI machine and innovative software, researchers have figured out how to enable typing without moving a muscle
June 29, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Experiments Show We Really Can Learn While We Sleep
Our minds are surprisingly active during deep sleep, capable of cementing memories we learned while awake
June 26, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Quick and Cheap DNA Sequencing On the Horizon?
A new technique reads DNA base by base by threading it through a tiny pore
May 29, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The Science of Sleepwalking
A new study indicates that a surprisingly high number of us are prone to sleepwalking. Should you wake a sleepwalker?
May 17, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The Benefits of Daydreaming
A new study indicates that daydreamers are better at remembering information in the face of distraction
April 03, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
How Well Do We Really Remember A Crime Scene?
A new study shows that our ability to recall details is severely impaired after physical exertion
March 15, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Why Does Grapefruit Mess With Your Medicine?
The juicy fruit can cause negative side effects with a number of prescription and over-the-counter medicines
March 08, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Better Sleep in the Golden Years?
A large survey finds that the elderly are more satisfied with their sleep habits than are people in any other age group
March 01, 2012 |
By Virginia Hughes
Alzheimer’s Disease Advance
There are reasons to be very positive about this result, but also reasons to be very cautious
February 15, 2012 |
By Greg Laden
Music Playlists to Soothe Your Mind
Neuropsychiatrist Galina Mindlin suggests that listening to particular songs on your mp3 player can make you a more productive person
January 2012 |
By Erica R. Hendry
Top Ten Science Blog Posts of 2011
Cats, zombies, earthquakes, chickens--our readers have an eclectic taste
December 28, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
The Myth of the Frozen Jeans
Cold temperatures aren't enough to kill off any bacteria on your clothing
November 07, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
The Overwhelming Data We Refuse To Believe
Another study finds the planet has warmed, but that won't convince the skeptics
October 24, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
Drooling Over That Car? It’s Not Just A Metaphor
Our mouths can water over non-food items, a new study finds
September 21, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
Five Games To Play After Watching Contagion
These games are fun but also have important lessons to teach about infectious diseases
September 08, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
Are Spoilers Misnamed?
Giving away surprises, surprisingly, makes readers like stories better
August 16, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
Dieting May Cause The Brain to Eat Itself
When "autophagy" was blocked, hunger signals were blocked and the mice became lighter and leaner
August 02, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
Colin Firth: Actor. Writer. Academy Award Winner. Scientist?
The star of the King's Speech is the co-author on a paper examining political orientation and brain structure
June 09, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
Top Ten Myths About the Brain
When it comes to this complex, mysterious, fascinating organ, what do—and don’t—we know?
May 20, 2011 |
By Laura Helmuth
