Some of the most complex cognitive functions are possible because different sides of your brain[1] control them. Chief among them is speech perception[2], the ability to interpret language. In people, the speech perception process is typically dominated by the left hemisphere[3].

Your brain breaks apart fleeting streams of acoustic information...

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Whether you’re streaming a show, paying bills online or sending an email, each of these actions relies on computer programs that run behind the scenes. The process of writing computer programs is known as coding. Until recently, most computer code was written, at least originally, by human beings. But with the advent of generative...

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Over the past several days, NASA’s ambitious space exploration plans have experienced major setbacks. First, on May 30, 2025, newly released budget documents revealed the extent of the significant budget[1] and personnel cuts proposed by the Trump administration. Then, just a day later, President Donald Trump withdrew the nomination of Jared...

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It is spring on the Front Range of Colorado[1], which means before long the region will receive an influx of many, many moths[2].

Colorado is home to thousands of species of moths[3], many of which are hatching out from a winter of hibernation, known as diapause[4]....

Thousands of moths swarm around stadium lights.
Moths are known to swarm porch, stadium and street lights at night.

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