Great Balls of Fire: How Flames Behave in Space
Researchers are keeping a close eye on these spherical flames. Their findings could help both astronauts and the earthbound. ...read more
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Video Games May Have Negative Effects on the Brain
Some video game players could be building certain parts of their brain and breaking down others. ...read more
How Intelligence Is Measured In The Animal Kingdom
As understandings of human intelligence evolve, so, too, do understandings of animal intelligence. ...read more
Meet 8 of the World’s Longest-Living Species
From Greenland sharks to Jonathan the tortoise — the world's oldest living land animal — humans are babies compared to these critters. ...read more
Why Are Heart Attacks More Frequent In December And January?
Heart attacks increase in December and January, but it may have more to do with the warning signs than the weather. ...read more
First Demonstration of Energy Teleportation
It's not just information that can move from one point in the universe to another, without passing through the space in between. ...read more
Try These 6 Science-Backed Secrets to Happiness
Cultivating close relationships, practicing gratitude and simply smiling more are just a few research-driven strategies for living a happier life. ...read more
What Is Emotional Blunting, and Do Antidepressants Cause It?
Researchers are working to determine if "Emotional Blunting" is a symptom of depression or a side effect of medication. ...read more
SciStarter revisits the ECSA conference
AI and the Human Brain: How Similar Are They?
The human brain inspired neural network artificial intelligence, but how much is it really like your brain? ...read more