
Science Scorecard: Did 2013 Live Up to Expectations?
The existence of the Higgs boson particle was confirmed, a strong case for human-caused climate change was released and scientists analyzed the oldest-known human DNA
The existence of the Higgs boson particle was confirmed, a strong case for human-caused climate change was released and scientists analyzed the oldest-known human DNA
Delaying inevitable pain may not be the best route when it comes to decreasing your anxiety. Christie Nicholson reports
New insights into how selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors work suggest they reverse inhibited nerve regeneration and connectivity that may underlie depression
The hormone has the ability to boost activity in the brain area linked to social behavior and could thus lead to more effective treatment
If you want to catch someone in a lie, you'll raise your odds in the afternoons, as most people are more likely to cheat or lie then as opposed to the morning. Christie Nicholson reports...
Researchers have struggled to identify how certain states of mind influence physical health. One biologist thinks he has an answer
A common mood-stabilizing drug, valproate, is found to control manic-like behavior induced in mice with an extra copy of a gene called SHANK3
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Exposure to a fearful memory while in deep sleep may help reduce the fear. Christie Nicholson reports
2013 MacArthur picks include scientists taking on prosthetics, audio preservation and describing planets beyond our solar system
Join us for a live chat on Google+ with Temple Grandin to discuss her latest book The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum
Social isolation, not loneliness, is linked with earlier death
Scientists from Columbia University improve memory in elderly mice after pinpointing a gene for senescent forgetfulness
A special occasion can often make food taste better, and the more you are personally involved in its preparation the better. Christie Nicholson reports
Fighting couples don't want an apology, but rather for one partner to relinquish power. Christie Nicholson reports
A study finds that large, expansive body postures may influence people's honesty. Christie Nicholson reports
Bad mood? Sleep loss? Memory trouble? Check your prescriptions
A particular type of meditation training led study subjects to become more altruistic. Christie Nicholson reports
Many women complained about memory loss during menopause, but a recent study provides the evidence. Christie Nicholson reports
Training doctors to ask about abuse by an intimate partner might aid in discovering victims, but researchers still do not know the best way to provide help to those who need it.
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