What is pain, and why do we even need it?
No carrot, all stick.
Tag: nervous system
New study highlights vitamin E’s essential role in brain development
We now know why this compound is key to a successful pregnancy, in animals and humans alike.
You don’t need a brain to learn, scientists found
A new study from the University of Toulouse found that intelligence and learning aren't limited to organisms with brains. By ...
Ant colonies behave as a single superorganism when attacked
Ant colonies are incredibly complex systems -- the tightly knit, intensely cooperative colonies are closer to a single superorganism than ...
Brainless slime redefines intelligence, could solve real problems
Single cell amoebae can remember, make decisions and anticipate change, urging researchers to redefine what we perceive as intelligence as ...