Researchers have, for the first time, determined the rate at which the developing brain eliminates…
Month: July 2015
Trapped light orbits within an intriguing material
Hexagonal boron nitride bends electromagnetic energy in unusual and potentially useful ways. Physicists recently found…
Futuristic brain probe allows for wireless control of neurons
A study showed that scientists can wirelessly determine the path a mouse walks with a…
Bilinguals of two spoken languages have more gray matter than monolinguals
A new study suggests people who speak two languages have more gray matter in the…
Born an addict: Clues from umbilical cords
Every baby born that enters this world, arrives with an umbilical cord in tow. For…
Massive study: Birth order has no meaningful effect on personality or IQ
For those who believe that birth order influences traits like personality and intelligence, a study…
Neuroscientists decipher brain’s noisy code
By comparing and analyzing the signals of individual neurons in animals undergoing behavioral tests, neuroscientists…
Sun’s activity controls Greenland temperatures
The sun’s activity could be affecting a key ocean circulation mechanism that plays an important…
Sitting time not associated with poorer diets in US adults
Previously identified associations between TV viewing and a less healthful diet may stem from exposure…
No bones about it: Cannabis may be used to treat fractures
A new study explores another promising new medical application for marijuana. According to the research,…