The ability to convey what is correct and the ability to create a state where people want to take action are two different ...

The ventrolateral and medial orbitofrontal cortices are involved in selecting actions based on the value of expected outcomes. Malvaez and colleagues reveal that these brain regions are specialized in ...

The lionfish, a longstanding showstopper in home aquariums, is a flourishing invasive species in U.S. Southeast and Caribbean coastal waters. This invasive species has the potential to harm reef ...

A Pacific sand lance, shown here, employs a unique strategy of burrowing into sand to rest and conserve energy, and to avoid predation. The nature of fish "sleep" is an area of active research. While ...

Eating fish and shellfish, either fresh or frozen, can be an excellent addition to a healthy diet. When preparing fish at home, it’s important to know how to store fish properly and safely before ...

There's plenty of fish in the sea, and scientists at NOAA Fisheries study a lot of them! Here we've gathered answers to some of the questions we get most frequently about the fish we study. The most ...

Lionfish are native to coral reefs in the tropical waters of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. But you don't have to travel halfway around the world to see them. This invasive species threatens the ...

When your heating or AC stops working, you want fast, reliable service at a fair price. But HVAC companies can vary a lot in cost, warranties and availability. We compared major providers based on ...

What are Australians doing to reduce their summer electricity bill? Finder's data tells us a whopping 72% of Australians – equivalent to 7.2 million households – will be taking some form of action to ...

Fishy-smelling urine is often caused by diet (especially foods high in choline, such as fish, eggs, and dairy) or dehydration, which concentrates urine and intensifies its odor. Medical causes include ...

Fear conditioning is a type of classical conditioning that involves pairing an aversive stimulus (such as an electric shock) with either a neutral context (such as a location) or stimulus (such as a ...

Tired of using loud and unsightly window air conditioners or clunky and underpowered portable air conditioners? Even if you don’t have the means to install a fully ducted HVAC system in your home, you ...