Psychopaths’ Brains
Specific brain abnormalities distinguish true psychopaths from other violent criminals.
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Psychology Roundup
Viewing photos of men and women upside down affects our ability to recognize what’s in the picture.
Squid & Zebrafish Camouflage
Squid and zebrafish are models for new smart camouflage materials.
Bilingual Hearing
Does speaking a second language change the way your brain works?
Yeast on Zoloft
The antidepressant Zoloft affects cell membranes in yeast, which lack the brain chemical the drug …
Self-Disclosure
How the brain's reward system makes sharing personal information on social media so compelling.
Lizard Spit Roundup
A chemical in Gila monster venom suppresses appetite in rats.
Vesta the Protoplanet
The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter contains an embryonic planet in arrested development.
Biodiversity, Allergies & Asthma
People who live around fewer varieties of plants, and whose skin carries fewer kinds of bacteria, …