The client’s experience illustrates a paradox often seen. For some, calm can feel threatening. The nervous system adapts to ...

We don’t often get a lot of slack, especially early in our careers. With so many people being so quick to write us off, we’ve ...

What if a soft material could move on its own, guided not by electronics or motors, but by the kind of rudimentary chemical ...

Around 5,000 Americans are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) each year. About half of patients die within 14 to 18 months of being diagnosed, usually due to breathing failure. The ...

The sea lamprey looks like it’s from another planet, but this ancient creature has a surprising amount in common with humans Olivia Ferrari Sea lampreys have large neurons and synapses, making them ...

When Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC)—the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer—reports a 34 percent increase in August revenue, it’s more than just corporate success; it ...

Kelley Mack died at the age of 33 in August 2025 after battling a rare form of brain cancer. Her acting career had just gotten traction, with her performance in The Walking Dead being praised by fans.

Your sympathetic nervous system is one of the branches of your autonomic nervous system. It controls functions under unconscious control related to “fight or flight.” Your nervous system plays a ...

If the ocean floor had a nervous system, it might look something like this: thousands of miles of fiber-optic cables connected to sensors set atop the fault lines where Japan’s earthquakes begin.

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Ever caught yourself staring blankly at your to-do list, unable to start, and only feeling more overwhelmed the longer you put things off? You're in good company. The loop of anxiety and ...