World of research: July 2026
A round-up of some recent striking studies.
The making of the human mind
FOUR MILLION YEARS OF BRAIN EXPANSION
Unit, yet well-knit
When intelligence comes not from a central command but from interactions within a collective.
Beat the heat
Studies on urban greening spring some surprises.
Mind the gut
New research into the gut-brain axis shows how gut microbes and their signals affect brain health, paving the way for novel experiments and new therapies.
