Scientists have developed a powerful new gene-editing platform that allows them, for the first time, to systematically test the function of key proteins in mammalian cells. Using the technology, ...

There are parts of the universe that are extremely hard to see, even for our most advanced telescopes. Gas and dust don't emit light and are visible only by the light they block from stars and ...

In mathematics and getting dressed, some processes are commutative, while others are noncommutative. Commutative means the order doesn't matter (3 + 2 is the same as 2 + 3, and it doesn't matter which ...

Neural decoding is the study of what information is available in the electrical activity (action potentials) of individual cells or networks of neurons. Studies of neural decoding aim to identify what ...

Peptides are smaller versions of proteins. They may provide pro-aging support, anti-inflammatory, or muscle-building properties. However, more research is still necessary to understand their risks and ...

In each episode, host Willa Paskin takes a cultural question, object, or habit; examines its history; and tries to figure out what it means and why it matters. New episodes come out every two weeks.