Insect Roundup
To protect tiny machines from hidden dangers, engineers are getting inspiration from insects.
Thought-Controlled Robot
Two patients with near-total paralysis have learned to control a robotic arm with their thoughts.
Inheriting Anxiety
The great-grandchildren of rats given a fungicide were more stressed-out and anxious than other …
Martian Carbon
Researchers have discovered organic carbon in meteorites from Mars.
Psychopaths’ Brains
Specific brain abnormalities distinguish true psychopaths from other violent criminals.
Psychology Roundup
Viewing photos of men and women upside down affects our ability to recognize what’s in the picture.
Squid & Zebrafish Camouflage
Squid and zebrafish are models for new smart camouflage materials.
Bilingual Hearing
Does speaking a second language change the way your brain works?
Yeast on Zoloft
The antidepressant Zoloft affects cell membranes in yeast, which lack the brain chemical the drug …
Self-Disclosure
How the brain's reward system makes sharing personal information on social media so compelling.
Podcast for 25 May 2012
FARM SCIENCE - Does exposure to farms and forests stave off asthma and allergies? How to combat …
Lizard Spit Roundup
A chemical in Gila monster venom suppresses appetite in rats.