When storing memories, brain prioritizes those experiences that are most rewarding

A new study finds that overnight the brain automatically preserves memories for important events and filters…

How your moving brain sees the world

What we see is not only determined by what is really there, but also depends on…

Hyena population recovered slowly from a disease epidemic

Infectious diseases can substantially reduce the size of wildlife populations, thereby affecting both the dynamics of…

Tropical fish adapt to cold temperatures in coordination with their microbiome

Scientists have discovered that tropical fish can control their gut microbes to better survive extremes of…

The taming of the dog, cow, horse, pig and rabbit

Research into one of the 'genetic orchestra conductors', microRNAs, sheds light on our selectively guided evolution…

Model of quantum artificial life on quantum computer

Researchers have developed a quantum biomimetic protocol that reproduces the characteristic process of Darwinian evolution adapted…

Smart car technologies save drivers $6.2 billion on fuel costs each year

In the first study to assess the energy impact of smart technology in cars, researchers have…

Could yesterday’s Earth contain clues for making tomorrow’s medicines?

Researchers described initial steps toward achieving chemistries that encode information in a variety of conditions that…

Mmore effective hydrogel for healing wounds

Researchers have created an easy-to-make, low-cost injectable hydrogel that could help wounds heal faster, especially for…

When it comes to love: Personality matters

Throughout history, competitive advantages have helped men and women achieve increased success in their occupation, sport,…