Singing Fruit Flies
Scientists listen in on fruit fly courtship calls to study the neural underpinnings of …
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Performance Anxiety
Scientists pinpoint regions of the brain that work together to trip us up when we’re being …
Babylonian Astronomers
Scientists uncover the lost astronomical calculations of the Babylonians.
Venus Flytrap Math
The carnivorous Venus flytrap avoids wasting energy digesting non-food items it traps by accident …
Exercise & Weight Loss
Intense exercisers may burn no more calories per day than people who don’t exercise regularly.
Hares & Climate Change
Snowshoe hares can’t help turning white in winter, even though climate change is delaying the first …
Magnetic Gels Fix Muscles
A muscle-repairing implant may suppress inflammation and grow new tissue.
Casino Rats
Studying how rats respond to the same cues that encourage people to make unwise bets could lead to …
Habit Forming Brain Cells
Neuroscientists report on some brain circuits that are habit forming.
New Elements
The discovery of four new short-lived elements may be bringing scientists closer to creating new …
Arthropods Among Us
Researchers attempt to inventory all of the insects and other creepy crawlies in people’s homes for …