Sound Tripwire
A new kind of tripwire uses sound instead of string or laser beams.
Art and Brain Damage
Brain damage sometimes has a suprisingly positive effect on artists' work.
Polar Roundup
Icebergs are the perfect home for some organisms, and researchers explore an undersea ridge.
Water to Muscles
A listener asks: How does water get from your mouth to your tissues?
Ocean Bubbles
Bubbles play an important role in the exchange of gas between the ocean and the air.
Snake v. Lizard
A listener asks: Which came first, the lizard or the snake?
Energy Roundup
Power could go wireless, and sound could be made into electricity.
Babies’ Eye for Language
Babies can see the differences between languages, even without hearing them.
Genetic Typo Detector
A new technique could spot errors in genetic sequences.
Chanting Chamber
A scientist debunks claims about an ancient burial chamber.
Elephant Roundup
A herd of endangered elephants went into hiding--and has recently been found.
Carbon Emissions
Carbon emission rates may be higher than scientists thought.
Helpful Cows Roundup
Some dairy cows naturally make skim milk, and manure could be a source of ethanol.