‘Lentils will help you run faster:’ Communicating food benefits gets kids to eat healthier

Affirming statements like 'eat your lentils if you want to grow bigger and run faster' are…

Broccoli sprout compound may restore brain chemistry imbalance linked to schizophrenia

In a series of recently published studies using animals and people, researchers say they have further…

Could sleep molecules lead to a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease?

A new study has found that a particular class of molecules may help with diagnosing Alzheimer's…

Researchers make transformational AI seem ‘unremarkable’

A surgeon might never feel the need to ask an AI for advice, much less allow…

Move over, silicon switches: There’s a new way to compute

Researchers have introduced a voltage-controlled topological spin switch for logic and memory devices, such as computer…

Learning language: New insights into how brain functions

When it comes to learning a language, the left side of the brain has traditionally been…

Complex geology contributed to Deepwater Horizon disaster, new study finds

A new study takes an in-depth look at the challenging geologic conditions faced by the crew…

Clean fuel cells could be cheap enough to replace gas engines in vehicles

Advancements in zero-emission fuel cells could make the technology cheap enough to replace traditional gasoline engines…

The smell of dark chocolate, demystified

Much like a fine wine, high-quality dark chocolate has a multi-layered scent and flavor, with notes…

Paper wasps capable of behavior that resembles logical reasoning

A new study provides the first evidence of transitive inference, the ability to use known relationships…