ChemistryFebruary 1, 2020
New Process Could Provide More Sustainable Plastic Production
A common component of plastics could come from existing carbon sources
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BehaviorNovember 1, 2016
More Immigrants, Bigger Smiles and Frowns
People are more likely to wear their emotions on their sleeves in countries with a strong history of immigration
BehaviorJuly 1, 2015
Nail Biting May Arise from Perfectionism
Far more than a nervous habit, body-focused repetitive behaviors may be a response to boredom and frustration
NeuroscienceMay 1, 2015
Could Memory Traces Exist in Cell Bodies?
The long-held belief that memories are stored at synapses—the junctions between cells—may not be the full story
Mind & BrainNovember 1, 2014
People Prefer Electric Shocks to Tedium
Many people prefer any activity to simply sitting quietly—even an electric shock
Mind & BrainJuly 1, 2009
Coffee Breakdown: Is There a Link between Caffeine and Hallucinations?
A new study suggests a coffee habit is linked to hearing voices
Mind & BrainAugust 1, 2008
Scientists Create a Map of Smell Similarity Based on Neural Activity
A mathematical model untangles the complexities of comparing odor molecules