Plants in the shade of other plants receive more light than scientists had previously believed. A team of researchers from ...

Scientists have taken a major step in understanding how animal brains make decisions, revealing a crucial role for electrical synapses in 'filtering' sensory information. The new research demonstrates ...

Researchers at Tohoku University used microfluidic devices to create directional connections in lab-grown neuronal networks, ...

Uncovering the relationship between structure (connectivity) and function (neuronal activity) is a fundamental question ...

A new study found that getting eight hours of sleep a night can "significantly" improve the ability to learn a new language, including remembering new words and grammatical rules.

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards crowned the funniest animal photos of the year. In its tenth year, the CWPA hopes that by showcasing wildlife's humour, conversations on conservation can occur.

COVID emerged suddenly, spread rapidly and killed millions of people around the world. Since then, I think it's fair to say ...

Notably, this coupling crumbles with age in mice. Restoring it not only bolstered neuronal energy reserves, but also strengthened synaptic signaling and counteracted memory loss in old animals.

Nations Trust Bank recently launched an Urban Forestry Initiative, a multi-phase tree-planting project that is aimed at ...

We may think that gift giving is a purely human trait, but it turns out many other animals also treat their mates and companions. If on Christmas morning, upon opening your annual gift of novelty ...