Bomb Detecting Spray
A new spray makes would-be bombers' hands turn red.
Baby Robots
Researchers have developed a new way for children once left behind by their peers to explore the …
DNA Music Roundup
DNA is more than just an instruction manual for life. In fact, genes may actually function more like …
Podcast
Mysteries of nature: Why do some leaves turn red in the fall? Global warming and the future of …
Autumn Color
Fall colors come in several shades. But why the different colors?
Shaved Hair
A listener asks: If you shave, does hair really grow back thicker and darker than before?
Bus Schedule Math
Engineers have developed a mathematical algorithm for optimizing bus schedules.
Future River Flow
Climate change may alter how rivers flow in the future, and man-made dams could make things worse.