Science
The Benefits of Wine Include Activating Multiple Brain Regions
The complex flavors of wine are generated by activating more brain regions than almost any other...
Futuristic Technologies
Brain Implants Could Help Treat — and Possibly Cure — Severe Depression
New research suggests brain implants could be a depression cure.
Science
Inside Your Head: Brain Surgery and the Neurosurgeon
Advances in brain surgery mean that the neurosurgeon may not need to get inside your head...
Frontiers
Optogenetics Is Illuminating How the Brain Works
Optogenetics is technology that combines genetics and optics, allowing researchers to control the activity of genetically...
Scientific Discoveries
Can Nerve Damage Be Repaired?
Can nerve damage be repaired? A new hydrogel could be the solution we have been waiting...
Security
Cyberwar: The Most Stealthy Weapon Is Information
Cyberwar accelerated over the last decade with stolen secrets, data breaches and even physical destruction of...
Tech
5 Innovations From the Science of Senses
Biotech researchers are developing the science of senses using methods that merge humans and machines.
Science
The Science Behind Mindfulness Meditation Is All in Your Head
Is mindfulness a real treatment or just a fad? The science behind mindfulness meditation shows that...
Science
What Is the Bystander Effect?
What is the bystander effect? When someone is in distress, onlookers are less likely to help...
Science
Understanding the Science of Memory
What is the science of memory? A memory researcher explains how memory is encoded, stored, and...
Science
Is Music Considered a Universal Language?
It has elements that are shared by cultures, but is music considered a universal language?
Tech
The Turing Test Aims to Understand Advancing Computers
The Turing Test challenges computer scientists to create a program with a conversational ability that a...
Science
Human Evolution: Welcome to the Friend Zone
When did humans learn to be friendly? Human evolution offers potential explanations for our cooperative conversion.
Tech
What Will Voice Command Technology Do Next?
How will voice command technology be used in the future? There are likely many applications we...