Growing neurons rely on chemical cues to find their targets, but new research shows that the brain’s physical properties help ...

The growth form of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) is composed of shoots known as stipes instead of branches. From one ...

How does the brain process the complex flood of visual inputs? A new study at the University of Konstanz on larval zebrafish gives answers, combining behavioural experiments, advanced brain imaging ...

Coordinating groups of underwater robots is difficult because communication below the surface is slow and unreliable. GPS ...

A recent study suggests that memories aren’t just stored in the brain, raising important questions about cognition.

The United States remains the only country in the world that still permits children to be sentenced to life in prison.

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have identified distinct spatial tumor–immune ecosystems that predict whether patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer will benefit from immunotherapy.

Does The Genius Song actually work? Report examines NASA ad claims, brainwave entrainment research, testimonial fine print, ...

Now, a new study warns that when it comes to mental health advice, these systems may fall short. A team at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, found that even when AI systems are told to act ...

Today, organisations such as Unesco, the UN body for education, science and culture, are grappling with how schools and universities can respond to rising misinformation and declining trust in ...

Fostering Integrity in Research identifies best practices in research and recommends practical options for discouraging and addressing research misconduct and detrimental research practices. An ad hoc ...

Introduction Common mental health outcomes among children in conflict with the law in correctional facilities in Africa are an under-researched area with significant public health implications. This ...