Seeking Out Fear
The science of human fear is much more complex than is commonly thought.
The Brain
Fish-Eating Praying Mantis
A giant insect gobbles up guppies - and other small animals.
Gut-Brain Connection
Scientists document a near instantaneous electrical connection between the gut and the brain.
Sleepwalking Brains
A listener asks what's going on in the brain when someone is sleepwalking.
Brain Gaming
A video game helps neuroscientists discover new types of brain cells.
Tracking Pain in the Brain
Researchers make a map of the brain cells that transmit pain.
Atomic Tweezers
Optical tweezers let scientists combine single atoms into molecules.
Language Genetics
Genes may influence the ability to tell certain consonants apart and may play a role in the …
The Brain on Time
The brain chemical dopamine may regulate our perception of how fast time passes.
SuperAgers
Researchers are learning about aging from people over 80 who haven’t experienced cognitive decline.