High-Fat Diets: Rewiring the Liver for Cancer
Not cautious about how much fat you eat? MIT study shows how a high-fat diet strains liver cells and can increase the likelihood of cancer.
Brain Wiring Shifts in Predictable Patterns As We Age
Brain development isn’t simply a steady growth and decline. New research reveals four key moments when brain wiring dramatically shifts.
Learn about the Aurora
As we approach spring, there’s still time to savor the amazing Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights. Find out what causes them and where to see them.
The Role of Microplastics in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Researchers piece together the correlation between microplastics in the brain and neurodegenerative diseases, with both on the rise.
How Our Dietary Choices Impact Species Extinction
A research model explains how foods produced with less impact on animal habitats can preserve biodiversity and prevent species extinction.
Are Organoids the Future?
Lab-grown organoids mimic features of human body parts, leading to accelerated medical research while presenting new ethical questions.
Science Nonfiction Book Top Picks
These books are the current top picks for environmental science nonfiction from the writers and editors at Science Connected Magazine.
Impact of Restoring Large Predators Is Complex
Large predators can’t be added or subtracted to an ecosystem like simple arithmetic—many factors shift simultaneously.
Your Feet May Miss the Beat, But Your Blink Does Not
Even if you can’t dance to the beat, your eyes can: A new study finds that people unconsciously blink in rhythm with music.
A Paradox of Fat Metabolism
Scientists find that a particular enzyme’s location within the fat cell makes all the difference in fat metabolism.