Language Trouble
Teasing out how the brain processes long and complex sentences to find ways to treat patients with …
Heavy-Breathing Plants
The philodendron uses oxygen to get hot for reproduction
Cancer Screensaver
A new screensaver screens molecules for cancer-fighting ability on your desktop.
Schizophrenia Virus
A retrovirus embedded in the human genome may contribute to schizophrenia.
Dogs and Fear
Can dogs really sense fear? (You betcha, they pick up on your nonverbal cues.)
Space Perfume
Fragrance from a rose grown on the Space Shuttle is part of a new Shiseido perfume.
Radio Signals
Why can't I get my favorite AM radio station at night? (The FCC requires AM stations to cut power at …
Earthshine
Light reflected from Earth onto the moon can be used to forecast Earth's climate
Northern Moss
Does moss really grow on the north side of trees? (Yes, but not exclusively)