Salamanders Can Do What?
The lizard-like amphibians are bioindicators of climate change. But their ability to adapt to changes in the landscape may astound you. ...read more
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Big Blast from Indonesia’s Semeru Kills at Least 14 People
A massive explosive eruption from Semeru in Indonesia produced pyroclastic flows and ash fall that has killed over a dozen people. ...read more
Listening to the Brain to Improve Depression Treatment
While finding the right medication and therapy method can involve plenty of trial-and-error, scientists hope to simplify the process by peeking directly into the mind. ...read more
Loss of Smell Identification Linked to Dementia, Parkinson’s
How diet, exercise and brain games could help. ...read more
The 6 Best Rated Dog Foods
This Senolytic Antibody Drug Could Combat Aging, and the Diseases It Brings
Dubbed an 'intelligent bomb,' this biotechnology marks an advance in senolytics, which aims to remove harmful, zombie-like cells from the body. ...read more
The Scientific Reason Singers Have a Knack for Language
Musicians' brains seem to excel at tackling new tongues due to their mastery of sound. And thanks to the nature of their training, vocalists may have a particular advantage. ...read more
Are People More Prone to Supernatural Thinking if They Believe in the Afterlife?
Scientists told study participants about a ghost in the lab; then they switched off the lights. The research is part of a larger body of work that aims to disentangle the link between our beliefs and behavior. ...read more
This Is Your Brain on Music
A melody can send currents through a web of neurological connections. ...read more
5 Top Breakthrough Medical Technologies and How They Changed The World