While humans are stuck with their DNA, octopuses hack their genetic code in real-time, editing up to 60% of their RNA. It's the ultimate biological software upgrade.
New research reveals that ADHD brains solve problems through sudden bursts of creative insight rather than methodical analysis. What we call "scattered attention" might actually be a cognitive superpower for innovation and creativity.
Your brain actively deletes neural connections while you sleep. Here's the neuroscience behind synaptic pruning and how you can control what stays and what goes.
Did you know astronomers found a real planet where Vulcan should be? Explore amazing exoplanets that are surprisingly similar to Star Trek's iconic worlds, and calculate how long it would take to reach them! 🖖✨
When will we see electric planes? Maybe even in your lifetime, but it's still a long way off. Learn about the future of air travel and what it means for the environment.
Eventually, the International Space Station will be retired. In the absence of NASA's flagship space station, what will the agency do?
Improving your attention span isn't just about putting your phone on do not disturb. In the long term, it's all about forming habits that allow you to keep distractions at bay and focus on the task.
A group at MIT's Media Lab known as the “Dream Team” thinks you can hack your dreams to improve your real-world state.
Seems like everybody is talking about Mars these days, while NASA till date has sent 5 rovers to the red planet, will we live on Mars one day?
Neanderthals were the closest ancient human relatives. While they are extinct now they had a major impact on modern humans both biologically and culturally.
In spite of the fact that viruses make us sick for goodness sake, there is more to our relationship with viruses than that.
All those YouTubers taking DNA tests and freaking out from the results might have incited you to take one, but hold on to that thought for a moment.
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