Specialized training programs using sensory augmentation devices could prevent astronauts from getting disoriented in space Astronauts prepare to leave the International Space Station. NASA via AP Vivekanand...
People dig deeper to fact-check social media posts when paired with someone who doesn’t share their perspective – new research Joining up with someone who holds a...
Exposing plants to an unusual chemical early on may bolster their growth and help feed the world ‘Priming’ plants by exposing them to certain chemicals while they’re...
How animals get their skin patterns is a matter of physics – new research clarifying how could improve medical diagnostics and synthetic materials Color patterns seen in...
Want a healthier lawn? Instead of bagging fall leaves, take the lazy way out and get a more environmentally friendly yard Susan Barton, University of Delaware Autumn...
Engineered ‘living materials’ could help clean up water pollution one day Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have developed a new ‘living’ material. David Baillot/UC...
Your mental dictionary is part of what makes you unique − here’s how your brain stores and retrieves words Your brain processes letters, words, sounds, semantics and...
What’s your chronotype? Knowing whether you’re a night owl or an early bird could help you do better on tests and avoid scams Owl chronotypes function better...
It’s not just about facts: Democrats and Republicans have sharply different attitudes about removing misinformation from social media Your political leanings go a long way to determine...
Vampire viruses prey on other viruses to replicate themselves − and may hold the key to new antiviral therapies The satellite virus MiniFlayer (purple) infects cells by attaching...