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August 9, 2016

The Untold Story of Neuroscience’s Most Famous Brain

In 1953, a neurosurgeon cut out two slivers from a patient's brain. The surgery helped the patient's epilepsy, but left him unable to form any new memories. The post The Untold Story of Neuroscience’s Most Famous Brain appeared first on WIRED.

August 4, 2016

A California City Is Fending Off Zika by Releasing 40,000 Mosquitoes Every Week

As disease-carrying mosquitoes continue their march across the United States, communities are experimenting with new ways to keep the vectors under control. The post A California City Is Fending Off Zika by Releasing 40,000 Mosquitoes Every Week appeared first on WIRED.

August 4, 2016

If You Want to Study Disease, the Olympics Are Where to Be

Epidemiologists work to prevent epidemics, but they also can’t study really epidemics without one happening. Mass gatherings like the Olympics are a learning opportunity. The post If You Want to Study Disease, the Olympics Are Where to Be appeared first on WIRED.

July 25, 2016

There’s a Good Explanation for This Bouncy Patch of Grass in Siberia

During an unusually hot summer this year, researchers in Siberia stumbled upon fifteen of these oddly bouncy patches of grass. The post There's a Good Explanation for This Bouncy Patch of Grass in Siberia appeared first on WIRED.

July 20, 2016

Florida May Have Its First Case of Zika from Local Mosquitoes

The Florida Department of Public Health announced late yesterday that it is investigating a case of non-travel related Zika in Miami-Dade County. The post Florida May Have Its First Case of Zika from Local Mosquitoes appeared first on WIRED.

July 20, 2016

Super Slippery Coatings Are Good for Way More Than Ketchup Bottles

In a world of super slippery coatings, the very concept of “cleaning” goes away. The post Super Slippery Coatings Are Good for Way More Than Ketchup Bottles appeared first on WIRED.

July 19, 2016

Someone Got Zika in Utah and No One Knows How

The patient had cared for someone else with Zika, but no mosquitoes or sexual contact are reportedly involved. The post Someone Got Zika in Utah and No One Knows How appeared first on WIRED.

July 14, 2016

QR Codes for GMO Labeling Could Actually Be a Great Idea. Could

Congress just passed a bill that lets food companies use a QR code instead of a plain label to disclose GMO information. The post QR Codes for GMO Labeling Could Actually Be a Great Idea. Could appeared first on WIRED.

July 12, 2016

Darwin Would Have Been a Pokémon Go Master

Darwin was a nerd, and if he were alive today, he would definitely be trying to catch ‘em all. The post Darwin Would Have Been a Pokémon Go Master appeared first on WIRED.

July 12, 2016

The Physical Damage Racism Inflicts on Your Brain and Body

A growing body of research now links experiencing racism to poorer health outcomes. Much of it comes from the experience of African Americans in the US. The post The Physical Damage Racism Inflicts on Your Brain and Body appeared first on WIRED.