Three Not So Blind Mice: The Future Looks Bright
The three blind mice might not have to stay that way much longer. British scientists have shown for…
Just Breathe: Confirming Meditation’s Benefits
Plenty of followers swear by meditation to cure a long list of ails. But how does it work? Neuroscientist Clifford Saron, of the University of California, Davis, and a Who’s Who of peers, are spending millions to find out.
Psychopaths’ Brains Deviate—And That’s Good
Identifying physical differences in the brains of psychopathic violent offenders suggests there may be hope in rehabilitating other violent criminals.
Researchers Crack Codes for Lithium, Electroshock
How two long-time therapies for brain disorders work are finally being understood by the medical community, creating a path to safer alternatives.
Texas, Tom and Jerry, and a Thirsty Planet
How scientists at Austin’s Center for Space Research are measuring the loss of water around the world with a pair of aging satellites.
Calm Down, Step Away From the Burger
A new study links trans fats – already under fire for a variety of dietary ills – with grouchiness.
Cancer Wars: An Outcast Researcher’s New Theory
The scientific community disowned Professor Peter Duesberg for denying that HIV causes AIDS. But is there something to his new theory on cancer?
Can the Walnut Help Cure Prostate Cancer?
A cup of walnuts holds 117 percent of the fat you need in a day. This fact prompted…
Fending Off Skin Cancer With SPF Starbucks
Not quite a prescription for a Red Bull and a bike ride, but a new study finds that…