Science Friday

How You See With Your Brain 29.09.2023 17:26 ↓

A neuroscientist discusses how your brain processes visual information and what we can learn from the brains of people with schizophrenia.

Making Neuroscience Into Music 29.09.2023 10:10 ↓

Composer Sarah Hennies’ new piece “Motor Tapes” was inspired by a neurological theory of the same name. How did she translate it to music?

Sour Times For Florida’s Citrus 29.09.2023 6:49 ↓

Scientists are working on ways to salvage plants damaged by “citrus greening,” which causes bitter, acidic fruit.

Where Technology Meets Ableism 29.09.2023 17:22 ↓

In her new book, “Against Technoableism,” Dr. Ashley Shew argues that cutting-edge technology is not always a needed solution for disability.

The Science Behind The Placebo Effect 29.09.2023 12:04 ↓

Researchers are learning that placebos might be even more effective when patients know they’re receiving them.

The Mysteries Of Freshwater Jellyfish 29.09.2023 7:08 ↓

Researchers think the species hitched a ride on aquatic plants shipped from China, then spread across the Midwest.

Are Jellyfish Smarter Than We Think? 29.09.2023 10:03 ↓

A new experiment finds that jellyfish are capable of learning from past mistakes and adapting their behavior.

After 7 Years, NASA Gets Its Asteroid Sample 29.09.2023 11:55 ↓

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft swung by Earth this week and released its asteroid sample capsule, which landed safely in the Utah desert.

The Climate Movement Should Be Funnier 22.09.2023 16:48 ↓

Research suggests that comedy is a powerful way to mobilize people. So what makes a good laugh a motivating force?

A Week Of Climate Protests, Meetings, Pledges, And Action 22.09.2023 12:04 ↓

2023's Climate Week NYC witnessed hundreds of events, protests, and pledges from world leaders at the UN General Assembly meeting.