When nerve cells in the brain pass electrical signals to each other, they create tiny electric fields that can be sensed from outside the skull.
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Sen. Warren is proposing universal child care as a way to rein in the soaring costs of raising a family. A sociologist explains what’s driving the trend.
Biological research can inspire technological innovation. Also, software that models computer networks can inform health care for patients with neurological disorders.
How did civilization emerge from small groups of hunter-gatherers? Some archaeologists focus on cooperation as the vital ingredient – and find evidence for it in the form of feast-related artifacts.
New research suggests that people who previously suffered from depression can thrive and live happier lives than before. Why aren't more people aware of that?
Two neuroscientists explain the cruel chemistry of opioid addiction and why this crisis could last a lifetime.
Information on social media can be misleading because of biases in three places – the brain, society and algorithms. Scholars are developing ways to identify and display the effects of these biases.
As fans of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain try to make sense of their tragic deaths, a question arises for many. How can people who seem to have everything end up ending their lives?
A genetics testing company recently won approval from the FDA to market a test that can identify a breast cancer gene mutation. But what are women supposed to do with that information? There's risk involved.
Few people like to talk about death, but research is suggesting that people should talk with loved ones about their wishes for their final days. You may be surprised which family member is most supportive.
Some experts fret that the US birthrate is on the decline. That might not be so surprising, when the cost of having children in the US has grown exponentially since the 1960s.
In order to prevent future mental health problems among at-risk students, schools must do a better job of screening for mental health problems earlier.
As the nation grapples with its opioid addiction epidemic, an understanding of how the drugs affect people is important. The powerful class of drugs actually can change the brain.
Growing grapes and making wine come with a lot of implications about a culture's capabilities. Apparently, Sicily of 6,000 years ago was more sophisticated than archaeologists had given it credit for.
Ada enam gunung berapi dunia yang dipantau cermat oleh para ilmuwan gunung api dunia tahun ini. Ada satu dari Indonesia.
La « menace volcanique » est une mesure qui combine le niveau du risque et le nombre de personnes qui y sont exposées. Elle est la plus forte en Indonésie, Philippines, Japon, Mexique et l'Éthiopie.
We asked three volcanologists what to look out for in the year ahead.
When there are two malaria prevention interventions available people don't take an either or approach -- they consider that the two interventions are complementary.
We all know the holidays can be stressful, but we may not realize that we often continue the cycle. Here's how to let things go and enjoy the holidays instead of dreading them.
It's hard but feasible to make a difference, as long as you work with the locals and don't become a 'disaster tourist.'
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Exec. Director, Institute for the Advanced Study of Culture and the Environment; Professor of Anthropology, University of South Florida
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Assistant Professor, Department of History and Center for Visualization and Applied Spatial Technologies (CVAST), University of South Florida
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Professor in the Department of Economics, University of South Florida
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Assistant professor, department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of South Florida
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Visting Instructor in Sociology, University of South Florida
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Professor of Psychology, University of South Florida
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Assistant Professor of Bioethics and Genomics, University of South Florida
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Associate Professor of Health Communication, University of South Florida
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Assistant Professor of School Psychology, University of South Florida
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Psychologist, University of South Florida
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Senior Vice President for Research, Innovation & Knowledge Enterprise, University of South Florida
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Postdoctoral Researcher, University of South Florida
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Professor of Electrical Engineering and Bioengineering, University of South Florida
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Doctoral candidate, medical sciences (neuroscience), University of South Florida
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Assistant Professor in Volcanology, University of South Florida
