Packing Peanuts Make Pretty Nice Battery Parts
The future of rechargeable batteries may lie in the bane of unboxing existence.
Forest Fragmentation Threatens More Than Just Trees
Long-term studies on five continents show how chopping up forest hurts biodiversity.
How Does Staph Spread in Hospitals?
New research sheds light on the spread of staph infections—and might provide some useful tips for its prevention.
Early on, HIV Is Less Infectious Than We’d Previously Thought
A new study suggests "treatment as prevention" is a viable way to fight the virus at the population level.
Attention Politicians: It’s Worth Talking to Your Constituents
Real-world experiments show how influential members of Congress can be.
At What Age Does Your Brain Peak?
Intellectual abilities don't all follow the same trends as we age, according to new research.
Thinking One Thing, Feeling Another
Analyzing how you're doing depends on how you phrase the question.
Stimulating Your Brain, Wirelessly
A novel approach to deep brain stimulation could lead to a better understanding of the technique and perhaps new treatments as well.
Psychedelic Drugs Might Eat Away at Suicide Risk
A new survey links psychedelic drugs to less psychological distress, and a reduced risk of suicide.
Aggressive Boys Become Strong Young Men
Antisocial attitudes and physical strength may have the same underlying cause, new research suggests.