Elevated androgens don’t hinder dads’ parenting — at least not in lemurs

Surprising new research findings show that male lemurs' androgen levels increase the more they engage in…

How instruction changes brain circuitry with struggling readers

Using MRI measurements of the brain's neural connections, or 'white matter,' researchers have shown that, in…

EEG can determine if a depressed patient will do better on antidepressants or talk therapy

A simple, in-office EEG-based test can help determine if a depressed patient will do better on…

Sculpting with graphene foam

Scientists have developed a simple way to produce conductive, three-dimensional objects made of graphene foam. The…

A sprinkle of platinum nanoparticles onto graphene makes brain probes more sensitive

Graphene electrodes could enable higher quality brain imaging thanks to new research by a team of…

System allows surveillance cameras to ‘talk’ to the public through individual smartphones

Researchers have created a technology that allows public cameras to send personalized messages to people without…

Researchers find transport molecule has unexpected role

Researchers recently reported a basic science finding that might someday lead to better treatments for neurodegenerative…

Modern alchemists are making chemistry greener

Modern alchemists are trying to replace precious metals with greener, cheaper alternatives. Scientists have synthesized an…

Social rejection is painful and can lead to violence

People who have greater levels of mindfulness -- or the tendency to maintain attention on and…

When emotional memories intrude, focusing on context could help

When negative memories intrude, focusing on the contextual details of the incident rather than the emotional…