Researchers identify why non-human things can feel “social” to us
People may talk to their cars, name their computers, or feel sorry for a stuffed animal that hasn’t been hugged...
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Even Without Consciousness, the Brain Can Track Meaning and Predict Words
Even when a patient is unconscious, the human brain is capable of complex thought processes around language, new research indicates....
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Arctic Microbes Wake Up in Waves as Permafrost Thaws
When Arctic ice melts and fades away, so too do the microbes that have been sleeping in it. But these...
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Rhode Island Couple Rescued 15 to 20 Babies from a Nursery Fire in Barcelona
A honeymoon in Barcelona turned into an unplanned rescue mission for one Rhode Island couple. A Delayed Trip to Barcelona...
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Betsy Aardsma Was Fatally Stabbed in Penn State’s Pattee Library During Thanksgiving Break
On November 28, 1969, 22-year-old graduate student Betsy Aardsma was fatally stabbed inside Pattee Library at Penn State University. More...
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Gray Hair Isn’t Inevitable: A New Clue From Stem Cells That Get Stuck
Gray hair has long been a sign of the natural aging process. But recent research suggests there might be a...
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