Casino Rats
Studying how rats respond to the same cues that encourage people to make unwise bets could lead to …
Habit Forming Brain Cells
Neuroscientists report on some brain circuits that are habit forming.
New Elements
The discovery of four new short-lived elements may be bringing scientists closer to creating new …
Arthropods Among Us
Researchers attempt to inventory all of the insects and other creepy crawlies in people’s homes for …
Caffeine Eating Microbes
A major coffee pest consumes otherwise lethal doses of caffeine with help from a few of its friends.
Social Health
How do social relationships affect our biochemistry and health?
Baby Tooth Cavities
Baby teeth fall out eventually. But that doesn't mean cavities in baby teeth should be ignored.
Light & Energy Roundup
Engineers demonstrate a new way to harvest the wasted energy of an incandescent light bulb.
Moonlit Migrations
Zooplankton in the Arctic Ocean migrate by the light of the moon.
Bullying & Social Networks
Enlisting the help of influential students to reduce bullying and other conflict in schools.