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Have people stopped trusting science? The data tell a surprising story www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Have people stopped trusting science? The data tell a surprising story
Some say there’s a global crisis of trust — but research reveals where the real problems lie.
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Oo oo, ha ha: why humans and great apes giggle alike when tickled www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Oo oo, ha ha: why humans and great apes giggle alike when tickled
The rhythmic patterns of laughter found in apes and humans reveal that complex primate vocal control might have started evolving 15 million years ago.
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Bees just did something no other insect has been shown to do | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
Bees just did something no other insect has been shown to do
Like humans, bumble bees can plan ahead when working through a problem, even pausing to consider the solution
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Poor supervision is pushing young researchers out of academia www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Poor supervision is pushing young researchers out of academia
A survey finds that academic supervisors can have a huge impact on their students’ mental health.
nature.com
Why the Ebola and Hantavirus Outbreaks Have Confounded Scientists www.nytimes.com/2026/05/27/s...
Why the Ebola and Hantavirus Outbreaks Have Confounded Scientists
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One-and-Done Heart Disease Prevention? Scientists Show It May Be Possible. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/25/h...
One-and-Done Heart Disease Prevention? Scientists Show It May Be Possible.
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Stress impairs your brain’s ability to link memories — dampening insight www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Stress impairs your brain’s ability to link memories — dampening insight
Imaging suggests why the ability to make inferences declines after an episode of acute stress, such as a job interview.
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April is Citizen Science Month! Help Achieve 2.5 Million Acts of Science! Showcase your participation! Use #ActsofScience and tag @SciStarter
Conference Session Submission Window Closes Today! Don't let the chance to propose a conference session pass you by! Find more information at https://nabt.org/Events-2026-Conference
Together for health. Stand with science. WHO unites and mobilizes the world to highlight the role of science-led innovations improving One Health-the interconnected and coordinated health of humans, plants, animals, and the environment. #WorldHealthDay #StandWithScience
Last Call! Community of Practice - Teaching to Lead Series Theme: Empowerment: Students & Faculty as Agents of Change Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm CT / 4:00 pm MT / 3:00 pm PT Format: Zoom Webinar
Conference Session Submission Window Extended! Open to Wednesday, April 8, 2026! Don't let the chance to propose a conference session pass you by! Find more information at https://nabt.org/Events-2026-Conference
Conference Session Submission Window Extended! Open to Wednesday, April 8, 2026! Don't let the chance to propose a conference session pass you by!
Motherhood derails women’s academic careers — these data reveal how and why www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Motherhood derails women’s academic careers — these data reveal how and why
Mothers in academia take on considerably more childcare-related responsibilities than do fathers.
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Conference Session Submission Window Extended! Open to Wednesday, April 8, 2026! Don't let the chance to propose a conference session pass you by! Find more information at https://nabt.org/Events-2026-Conference
Carl Zimmer: How to Turn a Chicken Egg Into a Drug Factory www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/s...
How to Turn a Chicken Egg Into a Drug Factory
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Humans Had Dogs Before They Had Farming, Ancient DNA Confirms www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/s...
Humans Had Dogs Before They Had Farming, Ancient DNA Confirms
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Conference Session Submission Window Closing April 1, 2026! Don't let the chance to propose a conference session pass you by! Find more information at https://nabt.org/Events-2026-Conference
Good sleep hygiene is necessary for brain health! We spend one-third of our lives sleeping, so it’s crucial to understand how it impacts the brain and how we function. @brainawarenessweek #BrainAwarenessWeek #BrainWeek
Have you heard people identify as left-brained or right-brained? It’s a common myth that people’s personalities are tied to a dominant side of their brain, but the truth isn’t that simple. @brainawarenessweek #BrainAwarenessWeek #BrainWeek
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Hundreds of hungry mosquitoes, a student volunteer and a mesh suit helped us figure out how these deadly insects reach their targets
Analyzing 20 million recorded mosquito flight paths revealed the mathematical rules behind how these tiny predators move and zero in on their human targets.
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Why Some Birds Seem to Be Developing a Cigarette Habit www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/s...
Why Some Birds Seem to Be Developing a Cigarette Habit
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One popular topic in neuroscience news right now is brain organoids! These lab-grown models are a powerful new tool for advancing neuroscience, understanding how the brain develops, and addressing societal questions about neuroscience. @brainawarenessweek #BrainAwarenessWeek #BrainWeek
Conference Session Submission Window Closing April 1, 2026! Don't let the chance to propose a conference session pass you by! Find more information at https://nabt.org/Events-2026-Conference
Spaceflight Started 100 Years Ago in a Massachusetts Cabbage Patch www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/s...
Spaceflight Started 100 Years Ago in a Massachusetts Cabbage Patch
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Mark your calendars for #BrainAwarenessWeek 2026! Whether you’re a science enthusiast, student, or just curious, this is your chance to connect with neuroscience. For information on #BrainWeek, visit dana.org/brain-awareness-week. @brainawarenessweek. 🧠 🎉 #BrainAwarenessWeek
Due Today!!! NABT Awards Nominations for excellence in biology and life science education, leadership, and service to the profession. Nominate a deserving colleague—or yourself
Happy Pi Day! How many digits of Pi do you know? What are your favorite pie varieties?
