From Deep-Sea Octopuses to Prehistoric Smelting: The Science We Almost Missed
A deep dive into the most compelling scientific breakthroughs of May, including a new octopus species, prehistoric copper mining, and the neural wiring of singing mice.
Tag: Neuroscience Discoveries
Thermal Cognitive Decline: How Rising Temperatures Are Rewiring Animal Intelligence
New research reveals that extreme heat causes significant cognitive decline and increased aggression in animals, from songbirds to dogs, threatening ecosystem stability.
Thermal Cognitive Decline: How Rising Temperatures Are ‘Muddling’ Animal Intelligence
New behavioral research reveals that extreme heat impairs cognitive function in birds, mammals, and fish, leading to increased aggression and learning deficits.
When Biology Looks Like the Big Bang: Oxford Researcher Wins Global Microscopy Award
Katie Holden's stunning image of stem-cell-derived neurons wins the Evident Image of the Year, blurring the line between cellular biology and deep-space astronomy.
The Mexican Experiment: Can Ibogaine Repair the Traumatized Brain?
A Stanford-monitored trial in Mexico suggests ibogaine may offer a breakthrough for veterans with PTSD and TBI, though its biological mechanism remains a mystery.