A new discovery could help advance understanding to address issues such as birth defects and…
Month: December 2016
Why big brains are rare
Do big-brained creatures steal energy for them from other organs or eat more to supply…
Atomic clock mimics long-sought synthetic magnetic state
Physicists have caused atoms in a gas to behave as if they possess unusual magnetic…
10 festive movies you can stream on Netflix over the holidays
It’s late December. You’re probably either already back home or preparing to travel home for…
MacBook Pro 2016 with Touch Bar: Video review
The MacBook Pro 2016 brought major changes to Apple's high-end line of laptops. We break…
This is the cheapest you’ll see a PS4 all year
The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are currently cheaper than ever, and prices are going…
Dyslexics show a difference in sensory processing
Neuroscientists have discovered that a basic mechanism underlying sensory perception is deficient in individuals with…
Store and supply: How the brain saves time
Neurons in the brain store RNA molecules — DNA gene copies — in order to…
Report finds additional radioactive materials in gas-well drill cuttings
Hydraulic fracturing has boosted US energy production while coming under scrutiny for its potential environmental…
Music in the brain: The first imaging genetic study linking dopaminergic genes to music
Sounds, such as music and noise, are capable of reliably affecting individuals’ moods and emotions,…