Music & Literacy
Neuroscientists find that music class can boost students’ reading proficiency.
Brainets
Coordinating brain activity between patients and therapists could be the future of treatment for brain injuries and diseases.
My Virtual Dream
A neuroscientist crowd-sources brainwave data at musical events for her research.
The Trouble with R
The letter “R” is one of the hardest sounds we learn to pronounce; now scientists think they’ve identified what makes it so tricky.
Insomnia Therapy
For people who can’t sleep, cognitive behavioral therapy could be an effective alternative to drugs.
Counting Crows
Crows display impressive math prowess, using brain regions entirely different from those of mammals.
Historical Speech Acoustics
How did historical leaders once address crowds of thousands, unaided by modern amplification?
Infidelity & Breadwinning
People who are financially dependent on their spouse may be more likely to cheat on them.
Pop Music Redux
Powerful computer tools are helping musicologists study the evolution of popular music.
Smart Bird Feeding
New research reveals that careless bird feeding can harm native species.
Sustainable Seafood
Retailers are looking to the developing world to meet the growing demand for sustainable seafood.
Alcohol & the Adolescent Brain
Heavy drinking before the age of 25 may lead to lasting changes in parts of the brain critical for memory and learning.
Brain Stimulation & Creativity
Stimulating the brain with mild electrical current may enhance creativity and treat depression.
Race & School Discipline
Do African American students get labeled as troublemakers more quickly than other students do?
Disaster Science
How can scientists better prepare for natural and man-made disasters?
Dogs & People
Eye contact between dogs and their owners can increase levels of the hormone oxytocin, known for its important role in human bonding.
Gut Microbe Diversity
Disease-stopping hygiene practices may also slow the spread of helpful microbes.
Cat Brain Parasites
Probing the effects of a cat-borne parasite on the brains of its victims.
Anorexia & Hunger
The brains of people with anorexia don’t connect the feeling of hunger with reward.
Intergenerational Child Abuse
Are children at greater risk of being abused if their own parents were maltreated?
Happiness Politics
Liberals tend to show happiness outwardly, while conservatives are more likely to claim that they’re happy.
International Superbugs
Antimicrobial-resistant infections are a growing problem around the world.