How Curiosity Predicts Intelligence
Longitudinal research reveals a surprising connection: babies who look longest at new things grow up to score higher on IQ tests years later.
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How Bacteria in Your Mouth Might Be Affecting Your Brain
New research reveals that a common cavity-causing bacterium may travel from your mouth to your gut, producing compounds that damage the neurons involved in Parkinson's disease.
The State of Space Exploration in 2026: Humanity's Next Giant Leaps
From Artemis moon landings to Mars ambitions and commercial space stations, 2026 marks a pivotal year for human spaceflight.
Why the Deep Ocean Is Darker Than Space
At the bottom of the sea, no sunlight penetrates. But darkness isn't the strangest thing down there. It's the creatures that evolved to make their own light.