How drugs affect addicts’ brains so that they can even forget to eat and drink
A study on mice suggests that a large part of neurons that regulate thirst and hunger are impacted by the impulses generated by cocaine and morphine
A study on mice suggests that a large part of neurons that regulate thirst and hunger are impacted by the impulses generated by cocaine and morphine
In his new book, the American neuroscientist explores all the recent advances in the study of how human beings retain information
Groundwater extraction and heavy skyscrapers are key factors in an accelerating trend
From a symbol of a hi-tech future to a household appliance, the image of the robot has undergone huge changes since its name was first used in a Czech play in 1921
The Hera mission will study the Dimorphos asteroid that was pushed off course by NASA’s DART spacecraft in 2022
Anyone can do it, as the steps are fairly simple; indoor plants, like the pothos, the polka dot begonia and the Swiss cheese plant are perfect for learning this technique
Scientists study the neural process by which we believe we see human faces in inanimate objects and open the door to understanding diseases such as autism, schizophrenia, and Parkinson’s
There are several signs that a dog has developed hypersensitivity to pollen or certain foods. Spotting and identifying allergens early guarantees the animal’s wellbeing and improves its quality of life
Veteran discoverer of exoplanets Ignasi Ribas has received a European grant to multiply by 10 the capacity to discover planets like ours and determine if they contain life
The fact that dancing is so uncommon in nature requires an explanation
The international community is pushing for the approval of rigorous standards that track and limit the obsolete objects that can pass through the atmosphere and cause material damage on Earth
The European Medicines Agency is considering approving the first drug that has been shown to delay the onset of symptoms
The promising results have followed the introduction of laboratory-bred insects into the environment. This has encouraged other municipalities to replicate this method, which was discovered in Australia and has since been used in 14 countries
Thousands of hours of observation of communities of both species debunk the former’s peaceful image: males are three times more aggressive than the latter
Integrating women into scientific activities is just a matter of will and responsibility
A scientific review unpacks what we know about the neurological characteristic that limits the creation of conscious visuals and affects 1% of the population
From Colombia’s north coast to Mexico, corals, mangroves and turtle nests are threatened by the massive influx of floating seaweed
Public coffers receive €1 million a year thanks to Giovanna Roncador’s work with molecules to study cancer at one of the best research institutions in the world, CNIO. The case illustrates Spanish scientists’ struggles against entrenched bureaucracy and lack of support for entrepreneurship
The first examples of ‘incaprettamento’ appear in cave paintings in southern Italy dated to the European Mesolithic period
New research suggests a mechanism — like the circadian timer that sets the tempo of life — drives the rhythmicity of the 28-day ovarian cycle
An international expedition finds dozens of carcasses of skua, a scavenging bird, and shows that the disease is spreading across the planet’s southernmost continent. Hundreds of dead penguins were also found, although the presence of the virus in the bodies has not been confirmed
It will be a little more than 20 years before such a phenomenon can be seen in North America again
The interposition of the moon between the Earth and the sun becomes a mass spectacle followed by millions of people across North America
Mazatlàn (Mexico), Cleveland (United States) and Montreal (Canada) are some of the cities where the Sun will be completely hidden behind the Moon
Millions of people in search of experiences have traveled to spots along the path of the rare event, which will be visible from parts of Mexico, the US and Canada
The unusual positioning and injuries suggestive of dragging after death point to intentional burial practices
The detection of two celestial objects careening through our solar system has scientists eagerly anticipating more