Masks usher revelations on how we perceive faces during communication
Face masks worn during the pandemic unveiled insights into the ways humans process and interact with faces, scientists say.
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Finding faces during a pandemic
Mask-wearing raises critical questions: If we obscure the face, what would we focus on when seeing another person? How would we show emotions, or engage in conversation?
Scientists have looked to gene sequencing to understand the role of symmetry in the evolution of life. However, their method is limited by the availability of sequencing information, and they cannot always account for changes in DNA over a lifespan.
These tiny tubes could one day be your water filter
New physics-driven approaches may offer a more energy-efficient and cost-effective method for water purification processes like seawater desalination.
Mammals go head-to-horn in virtual matchups in March Mammal Madness
The red kangaroo faces the harpy eagle in March Mammal Madness (MMM), a virtual tournament that ranks mammals in simulated battles to see which one might win.
People are connected through language, music, the Internet, and social media. And now, there is a map that illustrates the interconnectedness of the online world.
The perceived conflict between science and religion has a long and eventful history in the United States, but there is hope for reconciling these two seemingly feuding worldviews in the classroom
Human brain organoids can transform the study of neurological diseases, ethically
While animal models have paved much of the way to unraveling the biological underpinnings of neurological diseases, the complexities of the human brain are never fully captured by these models.
To prepare conservative states for climate change, experts need to start by listening
To prepare for the future, state lawmakers need accurate information about climate impacts. The trick, say experts working in Indiana, Idaho, and Missouri, is to start by listening to local communities.