New experiments reveal how astrocytes tune neuronal activity to modulate our mental and emotional states. The results suggest ...

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When large concepts are broken into small chunks—and learned through hands-on activities—students find confidence to tackle new challenges.

Now in its 9th edition, the event aims to advance gender equity in STEM by highlighting strong female role models and encouraging both girls and boys to see themselves in future science and technology ...

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Faux fur is getting more realistic, and real fur often goes unlabeled - here's how to tell the difference, according to PETA ...

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Understanding how living tissues function over time is essential for studying disease mechanisms, evaluating drug responses, and developing advanced ...

New research challenges the century-old practice of mapping the brain based on how tissue looks under a microscope. By analyzing electrical signals from thousands of neurons in mice, scientists ...

If there were ever an animal that seemed built for space, it might be the water bear. Also known as tardigrades, these microscopic creatures already sound like science fiction. They survive being ...

This story is part of an AI series looking at how WSU is driving innovation in research and teaching through artificial intelligence. View the entire series as it becomes available. In the ...

Viruses attack nearly every living organism on Earth. To do so, they rely on highly specialized proteins that recognize and ...