Krypton & Ancient Ice
Scientists are using the radioactive properties of krypton to determine the age of Antarctic ice and …
Birds & Elephant Trees
Migratory gray vireos help elephant trees disperse their seeds in Baja, California.
Everest Diabetes Study
Bloodwork from climbers of Mount Everest supports theories about oxygen and Type II diabetes.
Clean Air Act Success
Samples from Greenland's ice cores suggest that the U.S. Clean Air Act has helped curtail acid rain.
Pepper Origins
Researchers trace the origins of pepper domestication to central Mexico.
Autism Videos
Home videos could be a tool for lowering the age of autism diagnosis.
Baja Spiders
Scientists discover new insects and spiders on an expedition to a little-known area of Baja, …
Urban Dolphins
California's coastal bottlenose dolphins harbor contaminants in their blubber.
Triclosan & Staph
Triclosan, a common antibacterial agent in household products, may actually promote the growth of …
Glucose & Aggression
A new study suggests it might be a bad idea to argue with your spouse when you’re hungry.