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Kids of the Covid generation: The road ahead

Amber Dance — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:03 GMT

What will become of children growing up during the pandemic? There’s reason for concern, but the research on resilience is reassuring. A developmental psychologist explains what adults can do to protect youngsters from long-term harm.

Making and breaking connections in the brain

Amber Dance — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:18 GMT

The links between nerve cells, called synapses, allow us to learn and adapt, and hold clues to conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and more

At San Diego’s Frozen Zoo, a chance for animal immortality

Amber Dance — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:00:08 GMT

The cryobank is a rich source of genetic knowledge of hundreds of creatures. It may one day be used to bring endangered species back from the brink and deepen the gene pool of wild populations.

Why viruses deserve a better reputation

Amber Dance — Wed, 23 May 2018 00:00:23 GMT

Sure they cause disease, but the microbes can be a help as well. Witness long-lasting pepper seeds, drought-resistant crop plants and even our own placentas.

Plant, reap, repeat — and now rethink

Amber Dance — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 00:00:25 GMT

Replacing the annual farming cycle with perennial crops could be better for soil, water and wildlife

A robotic window on the human mind

Amber Dance — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 00:00:25 GMT

Engineers aim to build machines that put people at ease. The effort reveals truths about ourselves.