Devin Powell
Latest articles by Devin Powell

New Video-Analysis Software Sees Heartbeats
By Devin Powell published
Watching heads wobble measures pulse.
Milkshake Like Cocaine For Overeaters
By Devin Powell published
A new imaging study shows the powerful impact food has on the brain.

Tracking Uncertainty's Origin in the Brain
By Devin Powell published
Scientists find the moment when a rat changes its mind.

Shark Smell Myth Found Fishy
By Devin Powell published
Everyone knows that sharks have an amazing sense of smell.

Jet Lag Leaves Kidneys In Another Time Zone
By Devin Powell published
Internal clocks are manipulated to create time zone-resistant mice.

Best Visual Illusion Of 2010 Defies Gravity
By Devin Powell published
The best visual illusions of 2010 were announced during for the Sixth Annual Illusion of the Year Contest this week.
Overeaters and Drug Abusers Share Addictive Brain Chemistry
By Devin Powell published
Research supports idea that overeating can, in extreme cases, be considered an addiction comparable to drug abuse or gambling.
Knuckle-Cracking Gets (Ig) Nobel Prize
By Devin Powell published
Ig Nobel Prizes spotlighted scientists whose work walks the fine line between silly and significant.

Tsunami Warning System Didn't Help Samoans
By Devin Powell, Jim Dawson published
Even before the first warning was issued, it was too late for the inhabitants of the island American Samoa.
Effort to Shush Loud TV Commercials
By Devin Powell published
Standards may soon be set for the volume of TV commercials.

The Buzz About New Bug Sprays
By Devin Powell published
Researchers are developing a bug spray with a fruity scent.
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