Lewy body dementia was highlighted in the news twice this week with the death of Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver from Lewy body dementia complications and the release of “Robin’s Wish,” a documentary about Robin Williams’ final years, when the actor lived with Lewy body dementia.
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Which flavors and chemical compounds make a particular...
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The accelerating loss of other species around the globe is so extensive that many experts now refer to it as...
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Back-to-back hurricanes left an unnerving scene on the Florida coast in November 2022: Several houses, and even swimming pools, were...
Insects are everywhere – in backyards, balconies and the park down the street.
Quick quiz: What’s the name of the compromise climate bill that U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia,...