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HEALTH & THE ENVIRONMENT: Cutting down the Amazon rainforest leads to increased rates of …
Mating Psychology Roundup
Research suggests that we're more attracted to people when others find them attractive.
Ecosystem Engineers
Termites drive the fertility of the African savanna ecosystem.
Sharkskin Paint
A paint modeled on sharkskin could reduce drag on aircraft and save fuel.
Smoking Vaccine
Researchers are testing a vaccine that could block the pleasurable effects of smoking.
Forgery-Foiling Butterflies
The colors that make up some butterfly wings could help foil forgery.
Apparel Roundup
Engineers have created a cycling helmet that emits a foul smell if it's no longer safe to wear.
Schizophrenia & Creativity
The brains of healthy creative people share some similarities with those of schizophrenia patients.
Artificial Antibodies
A new procedure makes it easier to make synthetic antibodies.
Mars 500 Mission
A crew of six volunteers has embarked on a simulated, 520-day Mars mission.