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Neuroscience
The latest reporting, explainers and remarkable stories from this part of the Discvr archive.
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How a tiny green alga led to the 2026 Nobel Prize in medicine
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine traces back to a light-sensitive protein in a tiny green alga. Here’s…
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Why Christa Pike was sentenced to death and how survival is possible
Court records explain Christa Pike’s death sentence. Drug delivery, sedation and a separate poisoning case show why her survival requires…
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Scientists find brain circuit that turns pain into suffering
What if the real source of pain isn’t your body, but your brain’s reaction to it? That’s the question researchers…
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Can Humans regenerate brains like Axolotls? Unlocking our neuronal potential
Among the many wonders of the animal kingdom, axolotls hold the remarkable ability to regenerate their brains. This unique capability…


