Brain Tune-Up from Action Video Game Play
Shooting zombies and repelling aliens can lead to lasting improvement in mental skills
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Brain Tune-Up from Action Video Game Play
Shooting zombies and repelling aliens can lead to lasting improvement in mental skills
How Astronomers Found Our Cosmic Address
The Milky Way turns out to be part of a massive supercluster of galaxies that forms one of the largest known structures in the universe. This discovery is only the beginning of a new effort to map the cosmos
From Liberia, Ebola Survivors Report They Are Still Afflicted with Disabling Symptoms
Brain deficits and more torment many virus survivors in Liberia. The top suspects are hidden viral remnants and immune system overreactions
Drilling for Earthquakes
Scientists are increasingly confident about the link between earthquakes and oil and gas production, yet regulators are slow to react
The Trouble with Tiger Numbers
The science of surveying these elusive cats has advanced dramatically, but conservation agencies lag behind
The Clumsy Quest to Perfect the Walking Robot
Why is it so hard to build a walking robot?
Cropland Lost to Saltwater Could Be Rescued by Rice with Salt-Tolerant Genes
Farmland is being ruined by salty water. Rice and fruits, genetically modified to survive salt, could feed millions