How Does the Flu Actually Kill People? By Ferris Jabr published 19 December 17 Every year the common virus is lethal to many. What happens inside the body that results in death?
The Psychology of Effective Workout Music By Ferris Jabr published 22 March 13 New research clarifies why music and exercise make such a good team, and how to create an optimal workout playlist.
Does Thinking Hard Really Burn More Calories? By Ferris Jabr published 24 July 12 Unlike physical exercise, mental workouts probably do not demand significantly more energy than usual. Believing we have drained our brains, however, may be enough to induce weariness
Boy's Shrinking Brain Baffles Doctors By Ferris Jabr published 13 March 12 They search for genetic answers to explain why his brain has been withering away since birth.
Pirate-Eye Pigeons Reveal How the Brain Talks to Itself By Ferris Jabr published 9 March 12 During development, pigeon embryos "wear a patch" on one eye, which is essential for brain development.
Want to Climb Kilimanjaro? Gene Tests Predict Altitude Sickness By Ferris Jabr published 11 February 12 The tests may also spare soldiers from debilitating sickness at high altitudes.
