Adaptable neurons are tied to learning and memory but also to neurological disorders. By studying fruit flies, researchers found a mechanism that controls neuroplasticity.

A parent's or grandparent's stressful experiences change how their offspring behave. And it turns out that moms' experiences produce different changes in kids than dads'.

Male rats transfer different hereditary information to their offspring depending on their age.

A community's wastewater can predict coronavirus cases that haven't yet been diagnosed. The quicker that information is known, the better.

The spread of tawny crazy ants may be driven, in part, by their need for calcium.

Too much screen time doesn't leave enough time for other important parts of growing up. Predicting which little kids will likely grow into heavy tech users could help target educational campaigns.

Too much screen time doesn't leave enough time for other important parts of growing up. Predicting which little kids will likely grow into heavy tech users could help target educational campaigns.

Curved origami isn't just elegant art. It's also a versatile way to vary the amount of force applied by robots and other machines.