One parasitic worm's devilish strategy may reduce inflammation and discomfort in its mouse host. Trippy, man...
Author: Matt Simon
What if Ketamine Actually Works Like an Opioid?
Researchers report that ketamine may be working on the brain’s opioid system. The study is small,…
The Serious Security Problem Looming Over Robotics
Herb2 the robot is not in its right mind, because clear across the country at Brown…
Prepare to Be Hypnotized By These Delicate Paper Robots
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University use conductive 3-D-printed material and paper to build actuators for use…
An Adorable Rodent Gives a Glimpse Into Earth’s Climate Chaos
Scientists track in incredible detail how the giant kangaroo rat and over 400 other species struggled…
Think Rivers Are Dangerous Now? Just Wait
Climate change could increase river flooding damage by as much as 1,000 percent, an ambitious new…
How Rude Humanoid Robots Can Mess With Your Head
A pair of clever studies show how the development of advanced social robots is far outpacing…
Inside the Lab Where Spiders Put on Face Paint and Fake Eyelashes (and Termites Wear Capes)
Researchers are using eyeliner and fake eyelashes to tease apart the complexities of the jumping spider…
A Mind-Bending Avalanche Animation That Could Save Your Life
Thanks in part to groundwork laid by the animators of Disney’s *Frozen*, this simulation may help…
Watch a Sporty AI Teach Itself to Dribble Better Than You
A simulated basketball player can teach itself through trial and error how to finely manipulate the…