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Researchers Link Autism To A System That Insulates Brain Wiring
Brains affected by autism appear to share a problem with cells that make myelin, the insulating coating surrounding nerve fibers that controls the speed at which the fibers convey electrical signals. -
Funding the Cure: But For Whom?
Drug companies often focus on finding cures for rare diseases, rather than common ones. -
Space Traffic Is Surging, And Critics Worry There Could Be A Crash
As private companies race into orbit, some experts in satellite operations say there isn't enough public infrastructure to keep all the satellites safe. -
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Space Walk Underway For Final Fix Of International Space Station Device
Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station make their fourth foray outside the spacecraft to prolong the lifespan of a cosmic ray detector. -
Wuhan Coronavirus 101: What We Do — And Don't — Know About A Newly Identified Disease
The virus was identified in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December, and the number of confirmed cases is rapidly increasing. Here's what we do — and don't — know about coronavirus 2019-nCoV. -
Don't Be Like Jeff Bezos. Here's How To Keep Your Phone Safe From Hackers
The world's richest man and high tech mastermind Jeff Bezos allegedly was hacked by the crown prince of Saudi Arabia. What do you need to know to protect your phone from perhaps less royal attacks? -
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Fetching With Wolves: What It Means That A Wolf Puppy Will Retrieve A Ball
Some wolf puppies will unexpectedly play "fetch," researchers say, showing that an urge to retrieve a ball might be an ancient wolf trait, and not a result of dog domestication. -
For Some Women Nearing Menopause, Depression And Anxiety Can Spike
Teri Hines was in her mid-40s when she started to notice that her body was changing. Her period became irregular and more intense. “It increased in…
