Monthly Archives: May 2011 »
Science of the Senses
Imagine waking up one morning to find that you have lost all of your senses
Read More »An Abstract Theory of Computational Vision
Professor Steven Zucker of the Yale Computer Science Department has developed an extensive theory that expands our understanding of the way curves and textures are perceived by the human eye
Read More »Inducing Speech: The Challenges of First Words
Professor Rhea Paul of the Yale Child Study Center studies methods of inducing speech in nonspeaking preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders
Read More »The Mechanisms and Perception of Itch
Dr. Robert LaMotte’s Laboratory at the Yale School of Medicine studies the perception and mechanisms of itch in an effort to derive better treatments for chronic itch.
Read More »The Neural Basis of Olfaction
Exciting new research at Yale’s Greer Lab has revealed a population of olfactory stem cells and has begun to unravel the complex mechanisms behind the development and regeneration of the olfactory system neurons
Read More »Cultural Cognition and Scientific Consensus
Professor Dan Kahan at the Yale Law School explains how people's cultural values influence their risk perception on issues in one of the studies under the Cultural Cognition Project.
Read More »Yale Formula Hybrid Racing Team To Compete Again This Year
In May 2010, Yale students constructed a hybrid car to compete in the international Formula Hybrid competition. After a successful showing, the team has revamped and improved the car in preparation for this year’s
Read More »Science Museums
Though not the most common career path, working in a science museum can be exceptionally fulfilling and intellectually stimulating.
Read More »Your Brain on Food
In several regions of the brain, researchers are discovering new complexities in the ways in which our diet affects our minds and bodies
Read More »Finding a Cure for Tooth Decay
Say good-bye to tooth decay? Dental caries, more commonly known as tooth decay, may be preventable in the future due to an exciting breakthrough.
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