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How The Brain Makes Snap Judgments
Research shows that we make split second judgments about what we see, even if we are not conscious of them.
‘Superhuman’ Robots Inspired By Nature
By combining the superior vision of the human eye with the navigation skills of a rat, researchers hope to design more effective navigation robots.
Mimicking Brain Cells To Boost Memory Power
Researchers have brought ultra-fast, nano-scale data storage within reach, using technology that mimics the human brain.
Bacterial Virulence Controlled By ‘Roll Of Dice’
Whether or not a Streptococcus pneumoniae infection is harmful or benign seems to depend on a random, six-phase switch.
Curiosity Changes The Brain To Enhance Learning
Those who are curious about a topic will not only want to know more, but will also remember more.
Erectile Dysfunction Drug Could Affect Vision Of One In 50
Recessive carriers of the retinitis pigmentosa gene—who otherwise show no symptoms—could have visual side effects while using Viagra®, according to a study in mice.
Past Sexual Partners Can Influence Offspring’s Traits
A study in flies has shown that semen from a previous sexual partner can affect the size of the offspring with a subsequent mate.
Steady Progress For Asian Universities In 2014 THE Rankings
US and UK universities still dominate the top 10 of the Times Higher Education rankings, but Asian institutions continue to make significant gains.
Seeing Cancer With Mantis Shrimp Eyes
Inspired by the mantis shrimp's elegant visual system based on polarized light, scientists have developed a camera that can see cancer.
