Biologist leads pioneering study on stress

A biologist at Louisiana State University conducted a pioneering research study that could help us to better understand the role of dopamine in stress resilience in humans through analyzing wild songbirds. This study could lead to increased prevention and treatment of stress-related disorders. Dopamine is a chemical in the brain that is important for learning…

Roller Coasters 2019: What to Ride

Another summer, another dive, launch, twirl and loop. This roller coaster season brings record-breaking new thrills and state-of-the-art technology, but it also includes a bit of simple, enjoyable tradition. Below is a look at a few of the most interesting new rides now open for your enjoyment in the United States, along with one wild…

Dominican Food, but Make it Vegan

Image Ysanet Batista, who started Woke Foods in 2016, teaches community members “about the ways that immigration has affected our eating habits and the ways that we interact with each other around food,” she said.CreditJeenah Moon for The New York Times El Espace is a column dedicated to news and culture relevant to Latinx communities.…