Measuring Pain
Researchers have developed a way to measure pain in the brain.
Science Update
Kids & Marshmallows Revisited
An update on a landmark experiment probes the neurological roots of delayed gratification.
Rise of the Jellyfish
Giant jellyfish have what it takes to become king of the seas in the future.
Not-So-Precious Metals
If you’re wearing a gold ring, it began as a meteeorite that struck the earth billions of years ago, …
Vitamin D & Ethnicity
African-American men living in high latitudes are often deficient in Vitamin D.
Taste Neurons
The brain has special hotspots that are sensitive to each type of taste.
Twitter Mood
Sociologists analyzed Twitter posts to track daily and seasonal mood swings around the world.
Mind Movies
A computer algorithm partially reconstructs movies from patterns of brain activity in people …
Mercury Hollows
NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft has identified mysterious hollows on the planet's surface.
Mercury Origins
The MESSENGER spacecraft is revealing surprising details about the origins of the planet Mercury.
Gypsy Moth Virus
A single gene in a lethal virus makes gypsy moth caterpillars stop molting and eat constantly.
Testosterone & Fatherhood
Men's testosterone levels drop significantly when they become fathers.