Science Panorama

Understanding our brain requires more than just analyzing its structure—we must see it in action. This led to the development of fMRI: functional magnetic resonance imaging.

Dopamine is associated with Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia, plays a critical role in learning and movement processes, and determines what brings us satisfaction and what we become addicted to. The brain’s multi-functional mediator.

Pruning, reorganization, connectivity, and degeneration – how does our brain change throughout life, and how does this affect our functioning?

Even in cave paintings, human figures are depicted without beards. When and why did modern humans begin to part ways with their natural appearance and start removing facial hair?

Twenty years ago fossils of dwarfed humans were discovered on an island in Indonesia. Researchers continue to debate how these hominins arrived there and where they fit in our evolutionary history. Recent findings have only added complexity to the picture.

To effectively confront the climate crisis, humanity must collectively recognize our responsibility for the environmental damage caused and our moral obligation to address our mistakes with determination and fairness

Countries worldwide are advancing technologies to generate electricity from massive solar panel arrays in space, aiming to harness continuous solar energy for a sustainable and reliable power source.

The autumnal equinox is a good time to revisit ancient astronomical ideas and explore new concepts for experiential teaching.

Are there cells in the brain that respond to a specific concept or entity, such as a particular actress? Science’s answer changed from a casual chuckle to a confident “yes” and then to a more nuanced “not exactly.”

Olympic boxers won gold despite scrutiny over their legitimacy to compete as women. What sparked these controversies and what does science say?

Could a global nuclear war lead to human extinction? Probably not.

What is the real science underlying the physical concepts in the popular Netflix show?

Over two thousand years ago astronomers already began to systematically map stars

Research indicates that a vegetarian and vegan diet are less harmful to the environment than animal-based diets.

How does soap work? Why can’t we mix bleach with cleaners products? What’s the story behind removing scale?

What is everything made of? The Standard Model of Particle Physics stands as one of the most comprehensive theories in physics.

What are hereditary diseases and syndromes? Exploring the unpleasant side of the genetics we inherit from our parents

Millions of people suffer from it but very little is known about its causes. What can we do about migraines?

Is there a link between brain size and intelligence? Six common mistakes regarding the organ residing in our skulls

Our sense of smell weakens with age – a change we might overlook.

Eye contact holds great importance in human communication, varying across cultures and influenced by mental state

Numerous published studies explore self-awareness in the animal kingdom

The Sun’s magnetic field changes with time and creates sunspots, geomagnetic storms and also northern lights

The battle for gender equality in space has been long and hard, and these are the stories of its key protagonists