Earthquakes and other natural hazards are a risk everywhere – here’s how people are preparing in the US and around the world With a magnitude of 6.8,...
‘Big Bang of Numbers’ – The Conversation’s book club explores how math alone could create the universe with author Manil Suri Fractals emerge on Day 4 of...
Dopamine is a brain chemical famously linked to mood and pleasure − but researchers have found multiple types of dopamine neurons with different functions A better understanding...
What happens if you need to pee while you’re asleep? Your bladder can signal the brain when it’s full, even while you’re asleep. Happyphoton/iStock via Getty Images...
Alzheimer’s disease is partly genetic − studying the genes that delay decline in some may lead to treatments for all Researchers are zeroing in on understanding what goes...
NASA report finds no evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial NASA’s UAP study team and newly appointed director of UAP research represent growing efforts to study and...
Can at-home DNA tests predict how you’ll respond to your medications? Pharmacists explain the risks and benefits of pharmacogenetic testing Pharmacogenetic testing is a form of...
Heating and cooling space habitats isn’t easy – one engineering team is developing a lighter, more efficient solution It’s hard to keep a spacecraft cool, but ongoing...
The complex chemistry behind America’s spirit – how bourbon gets its distinctive taste and color Most bourbon is made in Kentucky. Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment via Getty Images...
What is USB-C? A computer engineer explains the one device connector to rule them all With pressure from the European Union, Apple has thrown in the towel...
