Concussions: Is it all about wiring?

Concussions are a popular topic in the sports world these days. Especially hockey, of which I am a big fan. A player on my favorite team is currently not playing because of a concussion. Perhaps the number one star of the game, Sidney Crosby, is also suffering from a concussion. In fact, it seems as…

Hijacking the Free Will of a Cockroach!

Have you ever thought what it might be like to not be in control of your own body?  Most people will never have to worry about such a terrifying event but for the prey of the fiendishly manipulative Jewel Wasp this is an everyday concern.  The mature Jewel wasp does not paralyse or kill its…

Exposure to Nature and your nervous system

Our progress as a species has been largely the result of our ability to get and use the resources that planet Earth has to offer. Apparently, we use 1/3 to 1/2 of what the global ecosystem produces. These fragile ecosystems provide us with clean water, medicines, food, recreational pursuits, and also help regulate our climate.…