Applied Sciences
'Brain Soup' research connects number of neurons to longevity
Researchers find cacao originated 1,500 years earlier than previously thought
Researchers are working on tiny detectors that could record many characteristics of light, including color, polarity and, now, angle of light
A single mitochondrial DNA mutation common in animals could play a role in obesity and other health problems associated with a diet high in carbohydrates
Females use and experience cannabis differently to males—and neuroscience is beginning to explain why
Laboratory equipment manufactured with care and attention to detail lets scientists focus on what matters most
Alcohol hijacks a conserved memory pathway in the brain and changes which versions of genes are made, forming the cravings that fuel addiction
Sponges made from wood can selectively absorb oil, and then can be squeezed out and used again
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is used in the medical field to deal with certain types of pain, muscle cramps, dizziness, and loss of appetite
New treatment option for patients who no longer respond to hormone therapy
Although the pathogen responsible for anthrax can be treated with antibiotics, the toxin that it releases in the body is particularly dangerous
