Posted: September 22, 2020

So No One Told You … You Have a Jennifer Aniston Neuron!

Did you know you have a Jennifer Aniston neuron? Yep, you have a neuron dedicated to Jennifer Aniston, one that just fires in response to any image or mention of her and nothing else.

So No One Told You … You Have a Jennifer Aniston Neuron!
Posted: September 10, 2020

The Emerging Neuroscience Working to Prevent Suicide

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and while it’s a hard topic to discuss, over half of all adults have been personally touched by suicide. Find out how neuroscience is helping saves lives.

The Emerging Neuroscience Working to Prevent Suicide
Posted: September 4, 2020

Question Your World: What Do Symptoms Look like on Different Skin Tones?

A majority of images used in medical literature and textbooks showcase illnesses on lighter skin tones. A 20-year-old med student in London is changing that by creating resources showing what symptoms look like on darker skin.

Question Your World: What Do Symptoms Look like on Different Skin Tones?
Posted: August 29, 2020

Question Your World: Does Yoga Actually Reduce Stress?

Managing stress is a crucial part of how we will all get through this pandemic. Perhaps you've heard that yoga is great, but does it really reduce stress or is it just a hippie urban legend?

Question Your World: Does Yoga Actually Reduce Stress?
Posted: August 14, 2020

Question Your World: Does Eye Contact Matter?

What’s got eyes, butts, and cascading mental implications? This week’s science story! 

Question Your World: Does Eye Contact Matter?