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Gather and synthesize information that sensory receptors respond to stimuli by sending messages to the brain for immediate behavior or storage as memories.
- Health & Medicine
Scientists Say: THC
The active chemical in marijuana might have some medicinal value. But studies point to THC's potential risks, especially for teens.
- Animals
Parrots may offer clues to how our intelligence evolved
Studies of the brainy birds’ abilities to use tools, solve puzzles, speak words and more may teach us about how our species got our smarts.
- Artificial Intelligence
The brain of a tiny worm inspired a new type of AI
A liquid neural network mimics how neurons interact in the brain of a worm. This type of AI can better adapt to new situations.
- Humans
Rain Bosworth studies how deaf kids experience the world
This deaf experimental psychologist has found that babies are born ready to learn sign language, just like spoken language.
- Animals
A childhood dog inspired this veterinarian to help others
Sunday Agbonika runs the organization Dogalov, which uses animals to help support neurodivergent children in Africa.
- Animals
Wild medicine! An orangutan treated his wound with a local plant
This great ape, living in Indonesia, doctored the gash on his face with a plant that people living in the area use as a natural medicine.
- Animals
Tiny treadmills reveal how fruit flies sprint
Forcing fruit flies to move shows how the insects coordinate their steps. This holds clues to other animals’ brains and movement.
- Health & Medicine
How to help transgender and nonbinary teens bloom during puberty
Gender-affirming medical care during puberty can help transgender and nonbinary teens end up with an adult body that matches their gender.
- Health & Medicine
Too much noise can harm far more than our ears
Sure, loud or unwanted sounds can damage hearing. But they also can disrupt learning, stress us out and more.
- Psychology
You’re too distracted. Here’s why that matters and what to do about it
Science reveals the many reasons we are so distracted, from poor sleep and social media to diet and exercise. It also shows us how to take back our focus.
- Humans
Explainer: What is autism?
Autism is not a disease, but a description used to characterize a certain type of brain development.
- Science & Society
U.S. lawmakers look for ways to protect kids on social media
The U.S. government wants to protect young social media users from exploitation, bullying and more. The companies should play a role in this, it says.
