May 17, 2013

Electric Math

Electrical stimulation to the brain can improve math performance.

May 16, 2013

Indoor Tanning

Despite the serious risk of melanoma, indoor tanning remains alarmingly popular, especially among young women.

May 15, 2013

Monkey Food Culture

Vervet monkeys usually adopt the food preferences of whatever social group they join.

May 14, 2013

Ancient Lead Pollution

Humans were polluting the air with lead as far back as 3,900 years ago.

May 13, 2013

Insect-Inspired Camera

The compound eyes of insects have inspired the design of a new camera.

Engineers have designed a camera modeled after the compound eyes of insects. (JA Rogers)

May 17, 2013

VISION SCIENCE - A camera modeled after the compound eyes of insects. How the brain compensates for worsening color vision as we age. And, could electrical simulation to the brain improve math performance? Also: Young people are still flocking to tanning booths, despite the risk of developing life-threatening melanoma.