In chemistry, structure is everything. Compounds with the same chemical formula can have different properties depending on the arrangement of the molecules they’re made of. And compounds with a different chemical formula but a similar molecular arrangement
Fake Biden robocall to New Hampshire voters highlights how easy it is to make deepfakes − and how hard it is to defend against AI-generated disinformation
An unknown number of New Hampshire voters received a phone call on Jan. 21, 2024, from what sounded like President Joe Biden. A recording contains Biden’s voice[1] urging voters inclined to support Biden and the Democratic Party not to participate in New
‘Collective mind’ bridges societal divides − psychology research explores how watching the same thing can bring people together
Only about 1 in 4 Americans[1] said that they had trust in the nation’s institutions in 2023 – with big business (1 in 7), television news (1 in 7) and Congress (1 in 12) scraping the very bottom.
While institutional trust is decreasing, political
Tiny water-walking bugs provide scientists with insights on how microplastics are pushed underwater
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles[1] that can cause big problems[2] when they enter the water supply. One way my fluid dynamics lab[3] explores microplastic movement is by studying how tiny water-walking insects are pushed underwater by raindrops.
Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work – research is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effects
Many people are wired to seek and respond to rewards[1]. Your brain interprets food as rewarding when you are hungry and water as rewarding when you are thirsty. But addictive substances like alcohol and drugs of abuse can overwhelm the natural reward
Why do people have different tastes in music? A music education expert explains why some songs are universally liked, while others aren’t
Curious Kids[1] is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. [2]. Why do we have a certain taste in music, different than others? – Shirya R., age 11 When
Breaking down fat byproducts could lead to healthier aging − researchers identify a key enzyme that does just that
The journey of aging brings with it an unavoidable reality for many: an increased accumulation of body fat. Though much of society seems mostly focused on the aesthetics of being overweight, doctors look past any cosmetic concerns to focus on the health