Latest articles by Jeremy Hsu
Does Constant Violence Desensitize or Bore Teens?
A brain imaging study sheds little light on a controversial topic
Deep Thoughts on What Makes Humans Special
A neurobiologist tackles the question of whether humans are more than just ape relatives with bigger brains.
Holy Therapists! Why Batman Drives Shrinks Batty
A real-life psychiatrist explains why Batman and mental health professionals have such a rocky history
For Young Brains, Teaching Technologies Are Hit-or-Miss
Baby DVDs, TV shows and video games all fight for the attention of babies, students, parents and teachers.
Superhero or Supervillain: Which Lurks Inside You?
Power need not corrupt everyone who suddenly gets superpowers, as long as they have the right personality and background.
Parasites Join Forces, For Better or Worse
Infection risks vary wildly for hosts depending on whether parasites compete or play nicely together
One Medical Atrocity Infects Truth About Another
Myths about past medical experiments may not be worse than history
Good Decision-Making Groups Need More Women, Not Geniuses
Smart group members can't guarantee great performance without some cooperation.
Sloppy Records Cast Galileo's Trial in New Light
A complex legal trial lies behind the myth of Galileo and the struggle between science and religion.
'Lost' Letters Reveal Twists in Discovery of Double Helix
Newly uncovered 'lost' letters reveal additional details on the race to discover DNA's molecular structure
Veterans with PTSD Suffer More Medical Illnesses
Health troubles travel in a pack for certain military veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq with PTSD
Genetic Science Oozes Out of Amateurs' Garages
Amateur biologists have begun tinkering with the future of genomics in their homes and garages.
Gulf Oil Spill 10 Times Size of Exxon Valdez, Study Confirms
High-resolution video clips have given fresh estimates on the size of the Gulf oil spill.
Faster Food: Genetically Altered Salmon May Speed to Market
Genetically modified salmon that grow twice as fast as regular farmed fish could soon land on your dinner plate.
Confused Monkeys Clarify How the Brain Sees Things
A sneaky switcheroo shows how the brain learns to recognize objects from different views
Boeing Launches Search for Crucial Rare Earth Elements
The aerospace and defense giant will use remote sensing technology to hunt for deposits of rare earth elements.
Tornado in NYC? Experts Survey Damage
Meteorologists set out today to survey the aftermath of the storm for signs of possible tornado damage.
When T. Rex Became Tyrannical
A new tyrannosaur family tree shows how T. Rex grew from a line of small dinosaurs.
Why Raccoons Didn't Cut It as Lab Rats
Raccoons proved curious, intelligent and troublesome during experiments.
Diaries of a 19th Century Military Wife Uncovered
Betsey Wynne shipped out with her naval officer husband during the Napoleonic Wars and nursed one of the greatest British heroes of all time back to health.
What's Synthetic Biology?
Synthetic biology takes genetic engineering a step farther by aiming to creating artificial life.
One-Third of Americans Back Ban on Synthetic Biology
A majority of Americans favor synthetic biology forging ahead under the watchful eye of government regulators, but split on top concerns.
How the Term 'Hipster' Lost Its Swing
Marketers are planning their strategies away from the hipster demographic.
