The Carbon Dioxide in a Crowded Room Can Make You Dumber
A new experiment shows that the collective carbon dioxide exhaled by people around you might cause you to think more slowly
October 22, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Sex and Space Travel: Predictions from the 1950s
The cure for lonely space missions? One astronomer proposed hiring astronaut concubines
October 18, 2012 |
By Matt Novak
What Is the Most Annoying Sound in the World?
A new study examines the neurological basis for unpleasant noises—and finds exactly which sounds are the most irritating
October 16, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The Marshmallow Test Gets More Complicated
A new study finds that in a study of self control, the perception of trustworthiness matters
October 15, 2012 |
By Sarah Zielinski
Can You Give the Flu To Your Dog or Cat?
New research indicates that the influenza virus can jump from humans to pet animals, raising the possibility of dangerous mutations
October 05, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
How Do Our Brains Process Music?
In an excerpt from his new book, David Byrne explains why sometimes, he prefers hearing nothing
October 2012 |
By David Byrne
The Latest Cure for Acne: A Virus
Researchers are looking into a naturally-occuring virus which preys upon the skin bacteria that trigger outbreaks of acne
September 25, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
What Makes Chocolate So Irresistible? A New Study Hints at an Answer
Scientists reveal that surges of a chemical in an unexpected area of the brain might make us crave sweets
September 20, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Is the Can Worse Than the Soda? Study Finds Correlation Between BPA and Obesity
BPA, a chemical used in aluminum soda cans and other food packaging, was found to be associated with childhood obesity in a new study
September 18, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Biologists Pinpoint Bacteria That Increase Digestive Intake of Fat
A new study in zebrafish found that certain types of gut bacteria lead to a greater absorption of fat during digestion
September 13, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
It’s a Woman’s World With the End of Men
Men are floundering in the 21st century, according to Hanna Rosin, and the shift has wide-ranging implications for the workplace and the home
September 11, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
New Study: NFL Players May Be More Likely to Die of Degenerative Brain Diseases
A new report links finds an increased incidence of diseases such as ALS and Alzheimer's in retired NFL players
September 05, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Combat Stress in Afghanistan Could Alter Soldiers’ Long-term Neural Makeup
A new study finds returning combat soldiers perform worse on an attention-draining task and experience long-term changes to their brains
September 03, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Playing Music as a Child Leads to Better Listening as an Adult
A new study indicates that musical instruction for just a few years during childhood can have long-lasting benefits
August 22, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Scientists Make Progress Towards a Male Contraceptive Pill
A new molecule originally developed to fight cancer looks to be a promising compound in the search for a male contraceptive
August 16, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Triclosan, A Chemical Used in Antibacterial Soaps, is Found to Impair Muscle Function
In a new study, the chemical inhibited muscle activity in individual human heart cells, mice and minnows
August 13, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Can Natural Herbs Protect Your Skin From the Sun?
A number of studies indicate that several herb extracts could protect against sunburn and other damage from UV light
August 01, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Simply Smiling Can Actually Reduce Stress
A new study indicates that the mere act of smiling can help us deal with stressful situations more easily
July 31, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Is Barefoot Running Really Better?
The science is mixed on whether running shoes or bare feet are the way to go
July 30, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
New Chemical Allows Blind Mice to See
A new synthetic replacement for rod and cone cells may someday bring vision to those with macular degeneration or inheritable forms of blindness
July 26, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
