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)
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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.


