Utah State University’s College of Science announces the new Science Unwrapped series “Climate” for spring 2011.

Utah State University’s Science Unwrapped is kicking off the frigid New Year with a “hot” new series.

Our brains are still developing and will continue to do so until our mid-twenties, said Timothy Shahan, a psychology professor at USU who spoke to students Friday about the use of animals in understandings addiction and human behavior.

Whether it’s the morning caffeine fix, the weekly trip to the mall or something as serious as drugs or alcohol, most people are faced with addiction on some level.

Whether it’s the morning caffeine fix, the weekly trip to the mall or something as serious as drugs or alcohol, most people are faced with addiction on some level. What can animals teach us about this costly personal and societal issue?

The introduction of the automobile, the television and the cell phone each brought innovation and convenience but also distinct disadvantages. The Internet is no different.

Think about the introduction of the automobile, the television and the cell phone. Each brought us innovation and convenience, but each also brought distinct disadvantages. The Internet is no different.

When you sit down each day for your evening meal, how much thought do you give to the "science" behind what’s on your dinner plate?

When you sit down each day for your evening meal, how much thought do you give to the "science" behind what's on your dinner plate?

When you sit down each day for your evening meal, how much thought do you give to the "science" behind what's on your dinner plate?