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The case against reality
July 25, 2019
Evolution has trained humans to construct reality, rather than to see the world as it truly is.
Want to meditate more effectively? Try algorithms
June 12, 2019
Digital media often seems to deplete our attention. Scientists have found a way to flip that equation.
What do dating technology and Alzheimer's have in common?
May 23, 2019
Artificial intelligence, developed around the same ‘swipe right’ approach we associate with dating apps, could vastly scale up Alzheimer’s research.
Nicotine exposure in newborns alters neurons, predisposes brain to addiction
May 22, 2019
Exposure to nicotine through mother's milk induced a number of changes in young mice.
Lack of sleep shrinks men's testicles?
May 22, 2019
UC Berkeley scientist Matt Walker shows how missing sleep can really catch up with you in his new TED Talk.
Want to ace your tests? Take notes by hand
May 7, 2019
Even a brand new laptop won't give you an edge over pen and paper.
To boldly go or anxiously hang back?
May 6, 2019
A small population of nerve cells in the brain play an important role in anxiety’s influence over behavior.
Breakthrough device translates brain activity into speech
April 25, 2019
It could one day restore the voices of those who have lost the ability to speak due to neurological damage.
Air pollution impacts childhood development, study shows
April 11, 2019
Children who live near major roads are at higher risk for developmental delays because of traffic-related pollutants.
Can short-term stress make the body and mind more resilient?
March 27, 2019
A new UCSF study is testing a theory about how much stress is good for us.