Solar Energy Roundup
Researchers have created a combination of fool’s gold and silicon that could be used to make …
Depression Prevention Training
Researchers hope to stave off depression by training kids to gravitate toward positive images.
Starving Fat Cells
A drug that cuts of the blood supply to fat cells resulted in significant weight loss in obese …
Wasp Face Processing
Paper wasps, which can recognize each other, seem to process faces in ways similar to humans.
Placebos & Pain
Can the placebo effect be harnessed to help people with chronic pain?
DNA Fingerprint Roundup
New uses for DNA fingerprinting include tracking deadly tse-tse flies and identifying species from …
Dryer Lint Pollution
Drying polyester clothing in a machine may contribute to plastic pollution at sea.
Supercooled Water
On a molecular level, water doesn't have to become ice until minus-55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dreams & Emotions
REM sleep, in which dreams occur, also may help take the edge off painful memories.
Monarch Genome
Scientists have sequenced the Monarch butterfly’s genome, to better understand its epic migrations.
Podcast for 2 December 2011
THE BRAIN, MOOD & BEHAVIOR - Could dreaming help heal emotional wounds? The relationship between …
Energy Technology Roundup
Researchers unveil new designs for longer-life batteries.