These collective electrons demonstrate various macroscopic quantum phenomena, the representative example of which is superconductivity. One of the big challenges in condensed matter physics is to ...

Executive function describes a set of cognitive processes and mental skills that help an individual plan, monitor, and successfully execute their goals. The “executive functions,” as they’re known, ...

Do dreams have any innate value or purpose? Some leading figures in the field say no, and that’s a problem. At a recent dream studies conference, I heard several talks by researchers who claimed that ...

Your frontal lobes are located right behind your forehead. They’re responsible for many vital functions, including voluntary movements and impulse control, among others. The cerebrum is the largest ...

The term micronutrients refers to vitamins and minerals, which can be divided into macrominerals, trace minerals and water- and fat-soluble vitamins. An adequate amount of micronutrients often means ...

Prakash Nagarkatti receives funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. Mitzi Nagarkatti receives funding from National Institutes of Health. Evolutionarily, ...