Brain cells have both excitatory and inhibitory roles in transmitting neural signals. Discover how they can adapt within those roles and what that could mean for treating brain disorders. (3:00 min read)
Category: Humanity
Origins: Cosmos, Earth and Mankind – A Review
'Origins: Cosmos, Earth and Humanity’ is a classic work in the Big History movement. Discover how it outlines the evolution of the Universe and its meaning for our lives together. (5:00 min read)
Copper Culture in North America is Older than We Thought
The “copper culture” lived near the Great Lakes and was among the world’s first peoples to forge metals. Discover why their culture moved on and how its discovery debunks racial stereotypes. (5:00 min read)
Big Bang Afterglow Showing How Galaxies Form
The Big Bang Afterglow is known as the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB). Discover how combining CMB data with galactic observations is unlocking the secret of galaxy formation. (4:30 min read)
Subjective Memories Drive Our Decision-Making
Subjective memories are those vivid, emotional impressions we relive when recalling a past experience. Discover how they affect our decision-making and why they may not be in our best interest. (4:00 min read)
‘The Canon: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science’ – A Review
The Canon is a playful book aimed at teaching adults basic science. Discover why the author felt readers needed this book and how it makes science fun again. (4:30 min read)
Bow and Arrow Technology and Culture
The bow and arrow is an ancient technology, and it takes great skill to make a bow. Discover what researchers discovered from interviews with expert bow makers from the hunter-gatherer Hadza people. (5:30 min read)
‘The Sacred and the Profane’ – A Review
'The Sacred and the Profane' is a classic book on the history of religion. Discover how it reveals the Universe, Nature and Humanity as our connections to the sacred. (5:00 min read)
Indigenous Rights Debated While First Nations Lack Safe Water
Indigenous rights were the subject of new legislation in Canada’s parliament. Discover why practical steps to provide safe drinking water mean more to Canada’s First Nations communities. (4:30 min read)
‘Making Peace with Nature’ Report Offers Sustainable Blueprint
‘Making Peace with Nature’ is the title of a new report from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). Discover how it lays out a blueprint for solving our climate, biodiversity and pollution challenges.(4:30 min read)