Dung Beetle Navigation
Dung beetles use the Milky Way to roll their dung balls in a straight line.
HIV Ancestry
The type of virus that includes HIV may have been circulating in primates for 12 million years.
Lightning & Migraine
Migraine headaches are associated with lightning storms.
Staph Strategy
Researchers have figured out how Staph bacteria transfer antibiotic resistance to one another.
Podcast for 1 February 2013
LIGHT - Lightning bugs inspire LED design. A new type of light makes others look dim by comparison. …
Cancer Stress Roundup
Scientists are learning how stress can promote cancer.
Parkinson’s Test
A salivary gland biopsy may finally make it possible to definitively diagnose Parkinson's Disease in …
China’s Only Children
China's “one-child” social policy may have unintended effects on the children.
Making Room for Memories
Children are better at forming long-term memories than adults for a surprising reason.