Mercury’s Make-up
The MESSENGER spacecraft is revealing new details about the tiny planet’s chemical composition.
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Aquarium Fish Aggression
Bigger tanks and richer environments reduce aggression in popular pet fish.
Slick Pitcher Plants
The specialized leaves of carnivorous pitcher plants are inspiring the next generation of …
Measuring Pain
Researchers have developed a way to measure pain in the brain.
Kids & Marshmallows Revisited
An update on a landmark experiment probes the neurological roots of delayed gratification.
Rise of the Jellyfish
Giant jellyfish have what it takes to become king of the seas in the future.
Taste Neurons
The brain has special hotspots that are sensitive to each type of taste.
Twitter Mood
Sociologists analyzed Twitter posts to track daily and seasonal mood swings around the world.
Mind Movies
A computer algorithm partially reconstructs movies from patterns of brain activity in people …
Mercury Hollows
NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft has identified mysterious hollows on the planet's surface.