Researchers unravel a link between a genetic mutation and autistic behaviors - and then find a way to undo it

A little guide to making quines and self-referential programs.

Essential Coding Theory

No sedative necessary - Scientists discover new “sleep node” in the brain: Findings may lead to new therapies for sleep disorders, including insomnia

Past sexual assault triples risk of future assault for college women: In fact, researchers found college women who experienced severe sexual victimization were three times more likely than their peers to experience severe sexual victimization the following year

Student’s six-foot water and solar-powered lens purifies polluted water

Study finds less domestic violence among married couples who smoke marijuana

‘Bad’ video game behavior increases players’ moral sensitivity: Researchers suggest this may lead to pro-social behavior in the real world

Brain traffic jams that can disappear in 30 seconds: New study finds that blockages in fruit fly brains quickly form and dissolve; it could help treat Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s diseases