Hardy Ancient Microbes
What helped certain kinds of bacteria survive through the ages and eventually thrive in hospitals?
Human Noise in the Wilderness
Human-produced noise is adding significantly to the ambience in national parks.
Seizure Patterns
Why do particular black and white patterns trigger seizures?
Beta-Blocking Sunscreen
A common blood pressure drug could prevent skin cancer.
Albatross Satellites
High-resolution space satellites monitor threatened albatross populations in remote areas of the world.
Oxytocin, Opioids & Sociability
A drug used to treat drug addiction offers clues into the brain chemistry behind autism.
Plasma-Producing Paper
Engineers turn paper into a high-tech microbe zapper.
Water from Air
Water for the world’s most arid regions could come right out of the air.
Human DNA in Sediment
Scientists develop a new technique for finding ancient DNA in rock sediments.
3D Printed Buildings
Giant robotic 3D printers can rapidly construct whole buildings, and could build moon bases, remote research stations, and more.
The Amino Acids of Life
How did the proteins forming life on earth come to be formed from just twenty of the the many possible amino acids available?
Dinosaur Proteins
Ancient dinosaur proteins could reveal how the Mesozoic creatures dealt with high carbon dioxide levels.
Star-Nosed Moles
What star-nosed moles reveal about the specialized mammalian brain.
Oxygen-Deprived Mole-rats
An odd-looking little mammal uses a trick from the plant kingdom to survive without oxygen.
Rapid Infection Detection
Scientists adapt a genetic engineering tool to the task of quickly diagnosing infections.
Complex Cholesterol
Researchers are using good cholesterol, or HDL, as a window into inflammation and disease.
Peak Randomness
Mathematically random behavior in humans peaks at the quarter-century mark.
Biased Artificial Intelligence
Computer scientists discover bias in artificial intelligence programs.
Nutrient Dust
Distant dust helps bring vital nutrients to mountain ecosystems.
Night Owl Genes
Some night owls may have a mutation that lengthens their circadian clock.
Memorable Smells
How does our brain associate certain smells with vivid memories?