Tools as Body Parts
People perceive tools as extensions of their own bodies.
Alzheimer’s & Caffeine
Caffeine may stave off and even reverse the underlying cause of Alzheimer's disease.
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter will send back unprecedented information about our closest …
Podcast
Staring into space, assessing ocean health via satellite, teaching robots to smile, and the dangers …
Cardiac Roundup
Consuming sugar can damage the heart by causing arteries to expand too fast.
Rammed Earth
The right amount of water can make a green building material super-sturdy.
Plankton Imaging
Satellite instruments can measure the health of the ocean's tiny - but vital - phytoplankton.
Robo-Ferret
Researchers are designing a small robot to scour cargo containers for contraband.
Virtual Sounds
New computer programs generate real-time, accurate sounds for virtual-reality events.
Wildlife Health Roundup
Increased rates of cancer in wild animals could spell bad news for threatened and endangered …