UC Berkeley alum Barry Barish wins 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics
October 3, 2017
His work on the discovery of gravitational waves helped prove Einstein's general theory of relativity right.
The most detailed look yet at an animal's brain
October 3, 2017
The C. elegans worm may have only 302 neurons, but for the first time, scientists can see them all one by one.
Manganese in drinking water a cause for concern
September 14, 2017
A wide-ranging study suggests officials should monitor the chemical element as a possible public health threat.
How love leads us by the nose, explained
September 6, 2017
Neuroscientists ID the roots of attraction.
Summer school for Buddhist monks
August 30, 2017
Researchers engage in the scientific method at Indian monasteries.
Antibacterial chemicals may cause adverse effects from mother to child
August 15, 2017
Triclocarban (TCC) found to be a potential health risk in the womb and during lactation.
Low-calorie diet may help keep the body young
August 15, 2017
The link between metabolism and aging revealed.
New app makes photographing the eclipse a snap
August 14, 2017
Be prepared for the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse.
Want to learn a new skill? Get some sleep
August 10, 2017
Faced with a new task, your brain adapts by rewiring itself as you snooze.
Flame retardant exposure found to lower IQ in children
August 3, 2017
Largest review of research to date shows clear connection between PBDEs and decreased intelligence.