Inflammation Roundup
Scientists have identified a key to the soothing qualities of mineral baths.
Blind Navigation Game
A computer game that familiarizes blind people with the layout of a virtual building makes it easier …
Malaria Heads North
Global warming may drive malaria northward in coming years.
Long-lived Eunuchs
Over several centuries in Imperial Korea, eunuchs far outlived their non-castrated counterparts.
Reversible Bee Brains
When worker bees and nurse bees switch roles, their brains get a genetic re-boot.
Podcast for 12 October 2012
WEIRD SCIENCE: Listen to an archival podcast that delves into the weird and wacky side of science: …
Healthy Viruses Roundup
Most viruses are actually harmless, and some can even help us stay healthy.
Orca Momma’s Boys
Killer whale moms live long past menopause, apparently to support and protect their adult sons.
Transparent Soil
A transparent soil substitute may lead to big strides in plant research.
Chimpanzee Brain Development
The insulation surrounding nerves develops more quickly in chimpanzees than in humans.