Flip a switch and shut down seizures? New research suggests how to turn off...
Rochelle Hines, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The brain is a precision instrument. Its function depends on finely calibrated electrical activity triggering the release of...
From breast implants to ice cube trays: How silicone took over our kitchens
Kiersten Muenchinger, University of Oregon
One of my ice cube trays is a small, yellow novelty tray that, when placed in the freezer, molds water...
The case for boosting WNBA player salaries
Nancy Lough, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
As someone who has studied the WNBA for years, I’ve been excited to witness, over the course of...
What colleges must do to promote mental health for graduate students
Meghan Duffy, University of Michigan; Carly Thanhouser, University of Michigan, and Daniel Eisenberg, University of Michigan
Sara did not expect much to come from her...
Why stretching is (still) important for weight loss and exercise
David Prologo, Emory University
There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding the value – or lack thereof – of muscle stretching to accelerate...
Why ‘Nigerian Prince’ scams continue to dupe us
Frank T. McAndrew, Knox College
With cryptocurrency fraud and IRS scams making headlines, I had thought Nigerian email schemes were a thing of the past,...
Arrested development: Can we improve cardiac arrest survival in hospitals?
Brahmajee Nallamothu, University of Michigan
Each July brings residents – recent graduates from medical schools – to the inpatient wards of major teaching hospitals across...
Why I use Harry Potter to teach a college course on child development
Georgene Troseth, Vanderbilt University
In an effort to find a more engaging way to present child development to new psychology students, I decided to use...
