Gianna Toscano
How Conscious Thought Fades Under Anesthesia
A new study from the MIT Picower Institute shows how consciousness breaks down under general anesthesia. Conscious thought requires...
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Gianna Toscano
Nov 1
Brain Waves Can Be Manipulated During REM Sleep With Sound
REM stands for rapid eye movement. According to a new study from the University of Surrey in England, REM sleep is often associated with...
Sayuri Vohra
Oct 10
Astronauts Stranded in Space
Can you imagine being stranded in outer space, away from everything important to you? While this is unlikely for the common person due to...
Gianna Toscano
Oct 10
Neural Circuitry Behind Social Group Preferences Discovered
Work published by researchers at Emory University shows that neural signaling from the brain’s anterior cingulate cortex to the lateral...
Gianna Toscano
May 1
MIT Neuroscience Studies Show that There is Something Special about how the Brain Processes a Native Language
MIT introduces a new study of polyglots, or people who speak more than five languages, that shows that language network activity lights...
Ava Barasch
Mar 28
Should Oil Companies be Charged with Manslaughter?
With the negative effects of global warming increasing each year, climate activists are taking a unique perspective on the role of...
Suhani Modha
Jan 29
Species Discovered in 2023
2023 was a year abundant with new technological, environmental, and scientific advancements. Specifically, there has been significant...
Ava Barasch
Jan 29
Climate Changes Effect on The Amazon Rainforest Drought
The Amazon rainforest is currently experiencing its worst drought in at least half a century. This is very concerning because the Amazon...
Suhani Modha
Dec 21, 2023
Creation of New Search Algorithm Shapes the Future of CRISPR Technology
You may have briefly learned about this technology in your biology class, or heard about its fascinating applications in the news....
Ava Barasch
Dec 21, 2023
Climate Change in the Arctic & Antarctic Sea Ice
In a time when climate change is becoming more and more prevalent, it is important to stay informed on how it affects Earth. The...
Celeste Falkovich
Dec 4, 2023
How "Trendy" our Landfills Are
Trends are everywhere: on social media, peoples clothing, in the way they talk, the way buildings look, and what everyone is starting to...
Suhani Modha
Nov 30, 2023
How a Micro-Animal may be Crucial in Vaccination Efforts
Vaccines have been a critical component of health and medicine throughout history, especially in recent years. They have been utilized to...
Celeste Falkovich
Oct 31, 2023
Your Hair can Help Get Rid of Pollution
Ever go to a hair salon and finally get your long awaited haircut? Maybe you just needed a new look or your hair was getting too long. ...
Sayuri Vohra
Oct 31, 2023
Climate Change and Its Effect on People
Over 8.7 million people in over 88 countries have been internationally displaced as of December 31, 2022. With climate change aggravating...
Suhani Modha
Oct 24, 2023
Climate Change Resistant Crops
We have all experienced our parents and doctors badgering us about consuming plenty of fruits and vegetables everyday. “5-a-day” is a...
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