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A small cluster of neurons in the brainstem regulates tempo and coordinates vocalization with breathing.

A new theory states self-deception helps people to remain motivated when faced with difficult situations.

A new framework describes how the locus coeruleus regulates the brain's sensitivity to relevant information during situations that require attention.

China's lunar Yutu 2 rover has investigated what appeared to be a "moon hut" and found it to be a pretty cute rock.

The pioneering work of physicist Stephen Hawking is honored in a Google Doodle today (Jan. 8).

Cannabis has long been called "skunky." Turns out, stinky sulfurous compounds are to blame.

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has reached a major milestone: one billion seconds in the final frontier.

Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy can experience severe side effects that persist long after treatments end. A new study has found a novel pathway for understanding why these debilitating conditions happen -- and w...