Stories by Miryam Naddaf

Scientists have identified the neurons that worsen the condition during stress

Hundreds of thousands of people are at risk of losing homes, businesses—and lives—as giant “gullies” expand into cities across Africa

A new brain-computer interface turns thoughts into singing and expressive speech in real time

Neuroscientists have created the largest and most detailed map of a mammal’s brain in a landmark achievement

Neurons in certain brain areas integrate ‘what’ and ‘when’ information to discern hidden order in events happening in real time

Technology that enables researchers to interpret brain signals could one day allow people to talk using only their thoughts

Proteins involved in immunity, clotting and inflammation could help to unravel the complexity of long COVID

A method that provides cloned embryos with a healthy placenta has led to the first cloned rhesus monkey that has survived to adulthood and could pave the way for more research involving the primates

Two studies report considerable improvements in technologies designed to help people with facial paralysis to communicate

The Human Brain Project wraps up in September after a decade. It had notable achievements and a troubled past

Hundreds of millions of people lack access to safe water and sanitation. Will the first U.N. conference on water in nearly 50 years make a difference?

A hemophilia drug has the potential to save lives. But it cannot treat the most common form of the disease

A nutritious fluid secreted by pupating ants helps to feed the rest of the colony and could play a part in the evolution of social structures

Four Egyptian researchers spoke about how they’re contributing to the fight against climate change as their country hosts the COP27 global climate summit