It's an oddball relic from the prehistoric past, but the nautilus, a tiny cephalopod, is surprisingly complex. Apart from its iconic shell shape and unique behavior, scientists say it may also teach us about the evolution of the brain.
It's an oddball relic from the prehistoric past, but the nautilus, a tiny cephalopod, is surprisingly complex. Apart from its iconic shell shape and unique behavior, scientists say it may also teach us about the evolution of the brain.
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Education
Electricity could boost your kid's brainpower
The World
October 24, 2012
If a little electrical stimulation to your kid's head could help with schoolwork, would you be interested?
Environment
The tiny nautilus may help illuminate the history of brain development
Science Friday
August 09, 2014
It's an oddball relic from the prehistoric past, but the nautilus, a tiny cephalopod, is surprisingly complex. Apart from its iconic shell shape and unique behavior, scientists say it may also teach us about the evolution of the brain.
Health
Is a treatment for Alzheimer’s finally in focus?
Science Friday
September 17, 2016
A promising new drug is in Stage 3 trials – and more treatment strategies are in the works.
Food
How does a wine's color affect what we think of its flavor?
Science Friday
September 24, 2016
We make snap judgments about our drinks before they ever reach our lips, which can change the way we perceive taste.
Science
Marijuana could give a cognitive boost to older brains
Science Friday
May 30, 2017
Older mouse brains, that is — but researchers hope that the findings could someday help elderly humans.
Arts
This is your brain on laughter
Studio 360
September 28, 2017
The neuroscientist Sophie Scott says modern science is missing a big part of human experience by ignoring laughter.
Science
From Hollywood to here: ‘Rememory’ and the future of memory
Science Friday
October 14, 2017
In films, our memories can be recorded and downloaded. Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez weighs in on the real-life state of memory research.
Arts, Culture & Media
Brainwave Chick
Studio 360
March 29, 2003