Kissing Roundup
We've all heard that laughter is the best medicine. But it turns out kissing may give it some competition.
Digital Fish
For World Ocean Day, we report on a fish library that's getting a high-tech makeover.
Pandemic No-Shows
Preparing for a flu pandemic takes more than just stockpiling vaccines. A major factor is keeping critical human resources on the job.
Bird Burglars
To keep our belongings secure, we use alarms, guard dogs, vaults, and secret hiding places. Scientists have found a bird that goes to nearly as much …
Dolphin Names
Researchers have found that dolphins, like humans, have unique names--and we don't mean Flipper.
Plant Growth Roundup
A new finding could someday put an end to that endless summertime chore: mowing the lawn.
Bacterial Superglue
Bacteria could be the source of an amazing new super-glue.
Testosterone and MS
The "male hormone" may hold a key for treating one chronic brain disease.
CyberCritter Roundup
Animal trainers, beware: Scientists are coming up with high-tech ways to control the actions of animals from sharks to cockroaches.
Testosterone Tradeoff
Extra testosterone gives male birds a leg up in the mating game--at a big price.
Mobile Meteorology
Your cell phone conversations may help meteorologists keep track of the weather.
Avian Flu Roundup
Scientists are also preparing for a possible flu pandemic. We report on a hopeful new finding concerning avian flu.
Hearing Glasses
An innovative new hearing aid is embedded in an unlikely place.
Primitive Ape-Man
Scientists have discovered one of our early apelike ancestors.
Plant Chemical Roundup
We learn about a tiny weed that may be wreaking havoc in your backyard.
Cells Alive
You probably have heard that hair is made up of dead cells. But are living cells really "alive"?
Teen Migraines
Kids will fake all sorts of illnesses to get out of school and family activities. But sometimes their symptoms are real.
Cells in Reverse
Despite the popularity of anti-wrinkle creams, face lifts, and viagra, nobody's found a way to truly reverse the aging process. But recently …