Flying Without Wings
Some animals took to the skies long before the advent of wings.
Profiting from Pain
Researchers investigate whether it’s harder to inflict pain or receive it.
Mind-Controlled Medicine
Could brainwaves one day trigger an implant that stops epilepsy and chronic pain episodes before …
Mosquitoes & People
Thousands of years ago, the mosquitoes that now transmit dengue fever made the switch from biting …
Concussions & Horns
The horns of male bighorn sheep protect their heads; could the NFL learn from them?
Nano Sensor
A nanotechnology based chemical sensor could reveal the presence of explosives, drugs or just about …
Scraching that Itch
Scientists have identified the cruel trick the brain plays that may explain why scratching an itch …
Malaria Drones
Scientists use drones to see if environmental change boosts the spread of disease.
Snake Bite DNA Test
Working like crime scene investigators, researchers use a rapid DNA test to analyze snake venom from …