Morgan Fitzgerald

Oct 2, 2024 | elifesciences.org | Francesco Longo |Morgan Fitzgerald |Eena Kosik |Tania Fuchsberger

Dopamine is often referred to as the ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitter. Whether it is the satisfaction of a delicious meal, the thrill of success, or the drive to accomplish a goal – dopamine is central to our ability to experience pleasure, stay motivated and feel rewarded (Salamone et al., 2003; Schultz, 1997). However, it is also vital to how we learn and form lasting memories (Shohamy and Adcock, 2010; Takeuchi et al., 2016). So, how exactly does this neurotransmitter help lock memories in place?

Oct 1, 2024 | elifesciences.org | Morgan Fitzgerald |Bradley Voytek |Fabian Schmidt |Eena Kosik

In March 2014, a team of cosmologists made headlines around the world when they reported possible evidence for cosmic inflation – an extremely short period during which the universe rapidly expanded immediately after the Big Bang (Ade et al., 2014). However, it later emerged that some of the signal this result was based on had been produced by something seemingly quite insignificant: cosmic dust (Cowen, 2015).

May 4, 2024 | allevents.in | Morgan Fitzgerald

Feeling the urge to build your LGBTQIA+ social circle? Needing to get out of the house more? Craving to meet cool new people? Then Speed Mating at The Laird could be PERFECT for YOU!After the last few years where 'social isolation' became the new normal, this event aims to bring together all areas of the LGBTQIA+ rainbow and the good news is, all genders are welcome to come together to make some new friends within our greater queer communities.

Mar 24, 2024 | mlbbro.com | Morgan Fitzgerald

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington knew he would have some tough decisions to make if he wanted to transform Mike Trout’s team into playoff contenders. Opening day is less than a week away and the Angels outfield is kind of crowded. The Halos have five options to fill what is traditionally four spots.

Feb 14, 2024 | mlbbro.com | Morgan Fitzgerald

The Wichita (Kansas) Police Department on Tuesday said an arrest has been made nearly three weeks after a Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a park and found “dismantled” days later, to the dismay of baseball fans across the country. The reaction to the hideous act was anger. Some even criticized the local police for not moving fast enough to find the culprit.