In the dark depths of the sea, where vision is difficult, meeting a mate becomes a problem. Octopuses, which are highly ...
How does war affect a child's senses? New research shows that 2023 war trauma caused atypical sensory processing in 48% of ...
New research reveals that for many young children, the trauma of war can fundamentally alter how their nervous systems process and respond to the physical world. The study found that nearly half of ...
The human brain is a relentless processor of sensory information, yet only a small fraction of this input reaches the level of conscious awareness. The ...
This semi-aquatic mammal may look improbable, but its biology reveals how evolution shapes even the strangest mammal bodies.
As more labs have adopted this methodology, they’ve created increasingly complex structures, including interconnected systems ...
The hectocotylus is both a reproductive organ and a sensory organ, a rare combination in animals, new research suggests ...
How do worms navigate? A new study maps the whole-brain circuit of C. elegans, revealing how neurons and the chemical tyramine coordinate purposeful movement toward odors.
A muscle that no longer answers to the brain might sound useless. MIT researchers are trying to turn that idea into medicine.
Whoever first suggested stopping to smell the roses was on to something. But there's a catch: Not all roses smell good to all ...