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Child brain development shaped by prenatal exposure to extreme climate events
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Child brain development shaped by prenatal exposure to extreme climate events

A new study by Graduate Center researchers looks at the impact of in utero exposure to both extreme heat and a natural disaster Summary: Children…
SourceSourceJune 12, 2025 Full article
Flies, temperature, and evolution: adapting to a changing world
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Flies, temperature, and evolution: adapting to a changing worldScience

Flies, temperature, and evolution: adapting to a changing world

Differences in genes and brain wiring between forest and desert flies could help explain how climate change impacts insects Summary: Insect populations have been declining…
SourceSourceMarch 5, 2025 Full article
Predicting human responses to the unexpected
Surprised boy - AI Generated
Predicting human responses to the unexpectedScience

Predicting human responses to the unexpected

In BriefUnderstanding surprise through mathematical definitionsTesting predictions with human behaviorApplications beyond neuroscience Surprises, whether pleasant or unsettling, play a fundamental role in shaping human behavior.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 10, 2025 Full article