Thought-Controlled Car
German scientists have engineered a car that can be driven by thinking.
Science Update
Blaming the Hero
Victims are much more likely to be excused for bad behavior than heroes.
Loneliness & The Immune System
The immune systems of chronically lonely people switch from fighting viruses to fighting bacterial …
Information Inventory
Scientists have estimated the total amount of information transmitted and stored by humans.
Marketing & Politics Roundup
Certain brands and logos may influence risk-taking behavior.
Attack Squid
A newly discovered pheromone instantly sends male squids into a fighting frenzy.
Popularity & Bullying
Kids tend to get more aggressive as they get more popular – up to a point.
Braille Brains
The same area of the brain is activated whether you’re a blind person reading Braille with your …
Micro Musical Instrument
Engineers have developed the first micro-instrument that plays audible music.
Hand Choice
Magnetically stimulating one part of the brain affects which hand people use for a task.
Ant Epigenetics
In some ant species, queens and workers are genetically identical. A new study reveals how they …
Extreme Longevity
Researchers have identified some genetic similarities in people who live for over 100 years.