How the brain builds a sense of self
We are highly sensitive to people around us. As infants, we observe our parents and teachers, and from them we learn how to walk, talk, read —…
Category: Science
Imagine being completely blind but still being able to see. Does that sound impossible? Well, it happens. A few years ago, a man (let’s call him Barry)… Read More
A dramatic new visualization shows exactly why it’s a good idea to wear a face mask to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. Read More
A stretch of DNA linked to Covid-19 was passed down from Neanderthals 60,000 years ago, according to a new study. Read More
Pandemic movies don’t just immerse you in a crisis, they might actually prepare you for one. Read More
Can an Algorithm Predict the Pandemic’s Next Moves?
Judging when to tighten, or loosen, the local economy has become the world’s most consequential guessing game, and each policymaker has his or her own instincts and…
The world has been worried about pandemic diseases for many years. Before COVID-19, attention was focused on influenza viruses as the most likely cause. A recent paper reminds us… Read More
Thousands of words, big and small, are crammed inside our memory banks just waiting to be swiftly withdrawn and strung into sentences. Read More
Did you know that your body is bioluminescent? That’s right — the human body actually emits visible light and can be photographed by an ultra-sensitive camera in… Read More
A new strain of the H1N1 swine flu virus is spreading silently in workers on pig farms in China and should be “urgently” controlled to avoid another… Read More