A Fly Cruises the Smell Arena for Science
Have you ever wondered how you brain interprets smells? How about how the the brain of a tiny fruit fly interprets smells? Wonder no longer!
The neurobiology of anorexia
Anorexia’s connection to dopamine and serotonin is the focus of a new study on how brain signals affect eating behaviors.
Can COVID-19 Cause Parkinson’s Disease Later?
Research on mice suggests people infected with COVID-19 may be at increased risk of Parkinson’s disease long after the infection has cleared.
Climate Change Threatens California Pikas
The beloved American pika is losing its habitat. These little animals could loose 75 percent of their range quite soon to climate change.
A Rosy Future for Pink Sea Fan Coral?
Coral reefs are in trouble around the world with one possible exception. This coral species appears to be making the best of a bad situation.
Invite Ants to Your Picnic… for Science!
Check out our editor’s list of fun and easy projects to do this summer. Project results benefiting humans, ants, and more.
Can You Smell Handshakes?
Why do people shake hands? A Weizmann Institute study suggests one of the reasons for handshakes may be to discretely sniff each other.
Make Your Garden a Powerhouse for Pollinators
Home gardens are by far the biggest source of food for pollinating insects, including bees and wasps, in cities and towns.
Genetics Behind Lavender’s Popular Scent
The scent of lavender is loved by humans and insects alike, but what makes lavender scent so attractive? A group of scientists decided to find out.
Battling Invasive Species with Virtual Ecology
New research from Tokyo Metropolitan University provides a sliver of hope when it comes to keeping invasive species at bay with simulations.