There's no denying the jolt that caffeine gives us, and why some people say they aren't human until they've had a sip of their favorite drink. New research tells us what caffeine is doing to our brains to give us that boost of energy. Maia Pujara reports.
Researchers as Brookhaven National Laboratory aim to improve our understanding of how caffeine changes our brains to give us that morning buzz
California project will be testing ground for solar-powered, steel-tube setup that would shuttle passengers at speeds of 1,200 kph
California-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies is poised to begin laying the groundwork for the Hyperloop, a futuristic steel tube transportation system that would shuttle passengers at speeds of 1,200 kilometers per hour. VOA's Maia Pujara reports.
Executives from 13 companies promise to change the private sector's role in American efforts to reduce global carbon pollution
Team at Duke University is using a modified inactive polio virus to infect brain cancer cells, setting off immune response
Researchers say attention-getting quality of primal sound explains why it's helped us survive, as infants and in our early evolution
New research shows how mosquitoes have become so good at finding hosts
Study authors say their work is evidence that human brain is capable of forming new connections, even much later in life
A half-million people suffer spinal cord injuries each year because of car accidents, serious falls and diseases, according to the World Health Organization. Researchers are now working on a soft but strong spinal cord implant that could one day restore movement in paralyzed individuals. VOA’s Maia Pujara reports.
Electronic dura mater implant or 'e-dura' can be inserted directly underneath protective membrane around spinal cord tissue
New research explores link between sense of smell and autism spectrum disorder
Scientists say instead of following direct orders, a baboon figures out where to go by looking around and taking mental note of where others are going
Doctors say for most stroke victims the window for recovery shuts after six months. Now, a device that links signals from the brain to the body shows promise in improving movement long after a stroke hits. VOA’s Maia Pujara reports.
Research suggests kids become better learners when they are surrounded by greener spaces
Genetic researchers believe that what makes people creative can also make them crazy
