Electroencephalography, or EEG, was invented 100 years ago[1]. In the years since the invention of this device to monitor brain electricity, it has had an incredible impact[2] on how scientists study the human brain.

Since its first use, the EEG has shaped researchers’ understanding of cognition, from perception to memory. It has also been...

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You might have heard that artificial intelligence is going to revolutionize everything[1], save the world and give everyone superhuman powers. Alternatively, you might have heard that it will take your job, make you lazy and stupid, and make the world a cyberpunk dystopia[2].

Consider another way to look at AI: as an assistive technology –...

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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]. How was popcorn discovered? – Kendra, age 11, Penn Yan, New York You have to wonder how people originally figured out how to eat some foods that are beloved today. The
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Government funding for science is usually immune from political gridlock and polarization in Congress. But, federal funding for science is slated to drop for 2025.

Science research dollars are considered to be discretionary, which means the funding has to be approved by Congress every year. But it’s in a budget category with larger...

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