What it’s like to be on the autism spectrum, in comics
Sometimes it’s a drag, but Siara Hughes wouldn’t change a thing.
On Feb 17, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
Study suggests playing video games improves real-world navigation skills
As always, though, there’s a catch.
On Feb 12, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
MIT created an electronic bandage that heals wounds faster
Smart bandages could revolutionize the treatment of wounds.
On Dec 9, 2015 by AJ Dellinger
High-potency marijuana could damage connections in your brain
The research, released today, still has to be reproduced.
On Nov 27, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
Speech-analysis software perfectly predicts which people will develop schizophrenia
Researchers also opened the door to other uses of the technology beyond psychoses.
On Aug 26, 2015 by Eric Geller
Netflix turned people’s brain waves into the ‘Sense8’ theme music
‘There is something musical about the way the brain works.’
On Jul 31, 2015 by Kasia Pilat
The science behind why we always miss what’s under our noses
On the case with a curated rundown of YouTube explainers.
On Jun 18, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
Scientists make slight progress on translating brain waves to text
We’re still a long way away from anything scary.
On Jun 17, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
Watch a computer program mimic the human brain to beat ‘Super Mario World’
The program learns what works and what doesn’t.
On Jun 15, 2015 by Imad Khan
New brain discovery could change how we look at the immune system
Here’s why
On Jun 8, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
Watch what happens when herpes spreads to your brain
Nearly 1 in 6 adults have some form of herpes. But in extremely rare cases, the virus can spread to your brain.
On May 29, 2015 by Rae Votta
Science debunks the idea that you can burn lots of calories just by thinking hard
It was a good thought—no pun intended.
On Apr 30, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
Playing video games might improve the way your brain works
On the other hand, maybe gamers just have superior brains.
On Apr 29, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
The Internet is killing your brain. Here’s how to fix it
You need to pick up a pencil.
On Apr 2, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter
Science explains why you fall for April Fools’ Day pranks
It has a lot to do with your brain chemistry.
On Apr 1, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
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