SCI-ART LAB

"Shrinking Planet Even planets develop wrinkles as they age. As the planet Mercury shrinks, more “wrinkles” (in the form of hills and ridges) emerge, and scientists are trying to measure…"

"The brain keeps its options straight at decision time A new study by neuroscientists shows how the brain encodes information throughout the decision-making process to keep options clearly in mind and…"

"Mimicry: A fake spider at the tip of this snake's tail helps it lure birds Lots of animals use mimicry to survive. Some copy the appearance of threatening predators, and others have…"

"Tigers are maintained in Africa at a private game reserve called Tiger Canyon Private Game Reserve in South Africa. There are no wild Tigers native to Africa. They are native in Asia as African…"

"Engineered antibodies offer broad protection against deadly cobra toxins Each snake species produces a distinct cocktail of toxins that attack nerves, blood or tissues, making it difficult to develop…"

"Anemia in pregnancy linked to differences in babies' brain development Maternal anemia during pregnancy was associated with ~4% smaller infant total brain volume and reduced putamen, caudate,…"

"Ultimately, the results of this study could pave the way for incorporating cognitive assessments into routine athlete monitoring. Coaches could then better detect early signs of overtraining or…"

"Does thin air slow the mind? New research on skiers' mental reactions In mogul skiing, a fraction of a second can make all the difference. A momentary lapse in attention, a misjudged turn or a…"

"Could quantum protocols make electronic voting more secure?Photon-based GHZ entanglement enabled proof-of-principle quantum voting protocols that anonymously encode votes and permit public result…"