Alcohol & the Adolescent Brain
Heavy drinking before the age of 25 may lead to lasting changes in parts of the brain critical for …
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Scorpion Medicine
Toxins from scorpions could lead to new drugs for neuromuscular disorders and cardiovascular …
Resilient Reefs
Researchers apply principles of agricultural science to conserve coral reefs.
The Thirsty Brain
Neuroscientists have identified key brain circuits responsible for thirst.
Re-Wilding Crops
Can genetic engineering help “re-wild” our grains, fruits and vegetables?
Ocean Plastics
Scientists are getting a better handle on how much plastic we put into the oceans, and what effects …
Fructose and Hunger
Does the sugar fructose fool us into eating more calories than we need?
Learning with Age
Both younger and older people can readily learn new information, but older people have a harder time …
Rhinos & Sound
Researchers are studying how the sounds in their environment may affect the well-being of captive …
Campfire Stories
Campfires may have played a big role in bringing early humans together.