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What Is a Connectome? Brain Mapping Explained
Scientists have now mapped every neuron and connection in an adult fruit fly’s brain. It sits inside a bigger quest: to draw the complete wiring diagram of a brain, a connectome. Here is what that means.
What Is CRISPR, and How Does Gene Editing Work?
Scientists can now rewrite the code of life with a tool borrowed from bacteria. Here is what CRISPR is, how it edits genes, and the first disease it has already cured.
What Causes the Northern Lights, and Where to See Them?
The northern lights are the Sun and the Earth colliding in slow motion, painted across the night sky. Here is what actually causes the aurora, and how to catch it yourself.
Why Do We Dream? What Science Actually Knows
Every night your brain writes strange little films and screens them to an audience of one. After a century of study, why it does this is still one of science’s open questions.
What Causes Earthquakes, and Can We Predict Them?
The ground feels like the most solid thing there is, until it moves. Here is what actually causes an earthquake, and the honest answer to whether anyone can predict one.
What Is a Biobank, and Who Owns Your DNA?
Millions of people have spit in a tube or joined a health study. Where does that DNA actually go, who controls it, and is it still yours? Here is the plain version.
Why Do We Get Goosebumps?
A cold breeze and a swelling piece of music do the same odd thing to your skin. Here is the biology behind goosebumps, and the surprising job the reflex still has.
Why Is the Ocean Salty? The Science of Seawater
The rivers that feed the ocean run fresh, yet the sea is salty. Here is where all that salt comes from, how much there is, and why it keeps piling up.
What are five fun and creative activities to do indoors with my dog who has a lot of energy?
Indoor activities for high-energy dogs can be both fun and mentally stimulating. Here are five creative activities to enjoy with your energetic pup: Indoor Obstacle Course: Create an obstacle course using household items like chairs, boxes, and cushions. Teach your dog to jump over, crawl under, and weave through the obstacles. You can use treats […]