Reindeer Vision
Reindeer can detect ultraviolet light, which may help them survive dark Arctic winters.
The Sociable Brain
Do social butterflies and wallflowers have different brain structures?
Deep Diamonds
The world’s biggest diamonds are helping scientists uncover the secrets of earth’s deep mantle.
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles
In a race against time, scientists attempt to stop an insect invader by using its own sounds.
Designer Cement
What microscopic crystalline shapes yield the strongest, most durable cement?
Carbon Monoxide Antidote
Researchers develop the first fast-acting antidote for carbon monoxide poisoning.
Pollution-Tolerant Fish
The Atlantic killifish has evolved the ability to survive in toxic waters.
The Brain on Time
The brain chemical dopamine may regulate our perception of how fast time passes.
Sitting Close to the TV
A Science Update listener asks if sitting too close to the television can hurt your eyes.