Learning Language
Using a fake language to figure out how babies learn words
Eavesdropping Plants
Wild tobacco plants pick up hormones produced by sagebrush and develop defenses against herbivore …
Stardust Roundup
Stardust from the atmosphere, tracking earthquakes by looking at leaning trees, and better software …
Disappearing Bananas
Two fungal diseases threaten the health of banana crops worldwide.
Lyme Disease Risk
Lyme disease is spread to ticks by white-footed mice, which thrive in deforested areas
Mona Lisa’s Smile
The painting's smile seems to change depending on where you look, because of the neurobiology of the …
Weight Loss Roundup
Just a little daily exercise can prevent weight gain, eating more protein helps dieters, and obesity …
Patterned Ground
The cycle of freezing and thawing of soil arranges rocks in the Arctic into neat patterns.
Driving Side
Is it safer to drive on the left or the right side? (It doesn't matter.)