A new study on mice reveals how a specific brain circuit helps them learn when a perceived threat is not a real danger, adjusting their defensive reactions over time. The research identifies the ...

The Chronicle spoke with a few non-users about their motivations, which ranged from ethical concerns surrounding how the ...

Stress, poor sleep, processed food and overworking can age the brain, raising the risk of cognitive problems, say scientists ...

Language learning apps gained lots of traction after Duolingo took off in 2012, but some of them, like Babbel, launched even sooner. Nowadays, we’ve got new apps promising innovative features and ...

Picture this: a massive black and white predator, weighing up to 6 tons, deliberately launching itself onto a beach where it could easily become stranded forever. It sounds like suicide, but for orcas ...

Article subjects are automatically applied from the ACS Subject Taxonomy and describe the scientific concepts and themes of the article. A few public databases provide biological activity data for ...

Natural disasters such as flood, wildfire, drought, and severe storms wreak havoc throughout the world, causing billions of dollars in damages, and uprooting communities, ecosystems, and economies.

Abstract: Natural fractures play a crucial role in the storage and seepage of oil shale. However, identifying fractures using conventional logging techniques presents challenges due to complex ...

Summary: New research reveals that learning doesn’t just alter brain activity — it physically rewires the connections between key brain regions to make communication faster and more precise.

Creative Commons (CC): This is a Creative Commons license. Attribution (BY): Credit must be given to the creator. There is a need for design strategies that can support rapid and widespread deployment ...

"Am I limiting my child’s future by choosing self-led learning?" "Am I trusting my own core self in the process of being a compassionate and curious parent-guide?" These are valid concerns for parents ...