Scientists discover hidden brain switch that tells you to stop eating
For years, scientists believed the answer centered almost entirely on neurons, the brain's primary signaling cells. But...
The brain might not create consciousness after all
Is consciousness simply created by the brain, or could it be a deeper feature of reality itself? That question is at the center of a pr...
How deceptive online networks reached millions in the US 2020 elections
Reply-Guys Go Hunting: An Investigation into a U.S. Astroturfing Operation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (Stanford Int...
Scientists find hidden brain cells helping deadly cancer grow
A team of researchers in Canada has identified a new way to slow the growth of glioblastoma, the most aggressive and currently incurabl...
These overlooked brain cells may control fear and PTSD
Imagine a star-shaped cell in the brain, reaching out with long, thin extensions to surround nearby neurons. This cell is called an ast...
A gene mutation may trap the brain in the wrong reality in schizophrenia patients
A common feature of schizophrenia is difficulty using new information to understand the world. This challenge can make decision-making ...
Social media users experience more political hostility in less economically equal and less democratic societies
Preregistration and ethicsThe materials, hypotheses and analyses were preregistered at
Study finds dangerous lead levels in children’s clothing
Fast fashion offers an affordable way to keep up with kids who quickly outgrow their clothes. But new early research suggests that some...
Eating more meat may lower Alzheimer’s risk for some people
Older adults who carry genes linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease may not experience the expected increase in cognitive decli...
Premature termination of unemployment benefits increased COVID-19 transmission and deaths in the USA
Birinci, S., Karahan, F., Mercan, Y. & See, K. Labor market policies during an epidemic. J. Public Econ. 194, 104348 (20...