The Incredible Map That Shows Every Neuron In The Brain
The brain is an incredibly complex organ, but its billions of neurons have recently been mapped, opening up some fascinating research opportunities.
Read MoreThe brain is an incredibly complex organ, but its billions of neurons have recently been mapped, opening up some fascinating research opportunities.
Read MoreThe definition of intelligence is tricky to nail down, but researchers have found something interesting: a correlation between intellect and specific traits.
Read MoreEveryone is familiar with gut feelings, the mysterious sensation of intrinsically knowing something. But gut feelings aren't as mysterious as they might seem.
Read MoreWhen it comes to the Tasmanian tiger, human influence can be blamed for its extinction. But science might have a way to someday reverse that fate.
Read MoreMars has long been a prime target when it comes to human exploration, and the secrets concealed by Martian ice just make the planet even more fascinating.
Read MoreBeneath the serene waves of lakes, river, and seas, lurk some fish with terrifyingly sharp teeth. Here are a few different species of those fanged monsters.
Read MoreAlligators can get really big, but these inhabitants of the Americas come second to their crocodile cousins, and their prehistoric ancestors were bigger still.
Read MoreHaving enough blood is crucial for survival, but how many gallons do our bodies contain? And more importantly, how much blood can we lose without dying?
Read MoreFish need oxygen just as much as we do, yet thrive underwater. But fish can still suffocate when submerged, but does this also mean they can drown?
Read MoreThe warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico are home to countless living organisms. Here are some spectacular sea species that you may not know exist in the Gulf.
Read MoreHumans live long lives for land mammals, but tortoises can outdo us by decades. Yet some other animals, such as sponges and jellyfish, can live far, far longer.
Read MoreIf you have ever wondered what it really means to have a Machiavellian personality or how to spot one, researchers have pinned down a few telltale signs.
Read MoreIn the dark, strange depths of the Pacific Ocean, scientists have found life in yet another surprising place, thriving in the crust around hydrothermal vents.
Read MoreThe brain governs much of what the body does, including the process of eating. Researchers have discovered this process occurs within our brains in four stages.
Read MoreOxygen production on Earth has long been attributed to sunlight-driven photosynthesis. But in the dark ocean depths lies a potential source of "dark oxygen."
Read MoreAfter death, natural processes immediately begin to break down a body. But how long does a body take to decompose, and what are the stages?
Read MoreSnakes can be pretty scary, no matter how big or small they are, but when researchers found one longer than a bus, the news made some interesting waves.
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