Intestines modify their cellular structure in response to diet
Body organs such as the intestine and ovaries undergo structural changes in response to dietary nutrients that can have lasting impacts on metabolism, as...
Octopuses given mood drug ‘ecstasy’ reveal genetic link to evolution of social behaviors in...
By studying the genome of a kind of octopus not known for its friendliness toward its peers, then testing its behavioral reaction to a...
Best Running Gear (2018): Shoes, Headphones, Lights, and More
Whether you’re pounding the pavement or cheering your friends on, we have the gear for you.
These Ultra-Affordable 4K TVs Include HDR and Chromecast
While it doesn’t have the best picture quality out there, it’s tough to complain about a 65" 4K TV for $550, a 55" ...
How to (Really) Delete Your iPhone’s Built-in Apps
The apps that Apple pre-installs on the iPhone are meant to be helpful. But if you don’t use them, they’re just taking up valuable...
Amazon’s Alexa Upgrades Give the Voice Assistant New Listening Powers
Amazon announced new listening features for Alexa, part of a suite of upgrades to the voice assistant that will expand its ability to understand...
Ask The Salty Waitress: What should I do if I suspect a restaurant gave...
Dear Salty, I’ll spare you the details, but I got a bad case of food poisoning last week that basically kept me in the...
Nerve cells in the human brain can ‘count’
How do we know if we're looking at three apples or four? Researchers were able to demonstrate that some brain cells fire mainly for...
Neutrons produce first direct 3-D maps of water during cell membrane fusion
New 3-D maps of water distribution during cellular membrane fusion are accelerating scientific understanding of cell development, which could lead to new treatments for...
Scientists Gave MDMA to Octopuses—and What Happened Was Profound
When humans take the drug MDMA, versions of which are known as molly or ecstasy, they commonly feel very happy, extraverted, and particularly interested...
