Deaths of migrating wildebeests key to Serengeti’s vibrant ecosystem

Wildebeest carcasses, casualties of the world's largest overland animal migration, pile up annually on the banks…

Looking for trouble: Territorial aggressions and trespasses pay off among primates

Two decades of research show group augmentation, increased offspring or propensity for offspring, and other rewards…

Brain stimulation protocol reduces spasticity in spinal cord injury patients

Spasticity, uncontrolled muscle contractions, is a common disorder experienced by patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI).…

X-ray eyes in the sky: Drones and WiFi for 3-D through-wall imaging

Researchers have given the first demonstration of 3-D imaging of objects through walls using ordinary wireless…

Mapping how words leap from brain to tongue

How the brain narrows down a smorgasbord of related concepts to the one word you're truly…

Mathematical modeling uncovers mysteries of HIV infection in the brain

After uncovering the progression of HIV infection in the brain thanks to a new mathematical model,…

Three chameleon species discovered

A doctoral candidate liked to catch lizards when he was little, but never imagined he would…

Surgery patients placed in alternate ICUs due to crowding get less attention from doctors

Overcrowding of intensive care units (ICUs) is a growing problem in American hospitals, often resulting in…

What is mindfulness-based meditation and why should i try it?

It seems like we are hearing more and more about mindfulness-based meditation and the role it…

Poor adolescent diet may influence brain and behavior in adulthood

Adolescent male mice fed a diet lacking omega-3 fatty acids show increased anxiety-like behavior and worse…