Irish Potato Famine Origins
Scientists have identified the genetic variant of the fungus-like organism responsible for setting off the Irish Potato Famine.
Arthropod Roundup
Greater wax moths have evolved the ability to hear sounds at frequencies even their predators can't detect.
Seabirds & Pollution
Seabirds and their eggs help scientists track global pollution.
Aging Color Vision
Our eyes’ ability to detect color deteriorates with age, but our brains compensate.
Shark Siblicide
Unborn baby sharks gobble up their brothers and sisters in the womb.
Electric Math
Electrical stimulation to the brain can improve math performance.
Indoor Tanning
Despite the serious risk of melanoma, indoor tanning remains alarmingly popular, especially among young women.
Monkey Food Culture
Vervet monkeys usually adopt the food preferences of whatever social group they join.
Ancient Lead Pollution
Humans were polluting the air with lead as far back as 3,900 years ago.
Insect-Inspired Camera
The compound eyes of insects have inspired the design of a new camera.
Sea Creature Roundup
An invasive species could be an unexpected boon for salt marshes.
Protective Hearing Loss
Temporary hearing loss protects the ear against long-term damage.
Starch from Cellulose
Cellulose, an indigestible material found in all plants, can be converted into healthy, edible starch.
Numeral Hotspot
Scientists have discovered the area of the brain dedicated to recognizing numerals.
Changing Hare Color
Climate change could make snowshoe hare camouflage less protective.
Cryo Roundup
Researchers are using extremely cold temperatures to treat pain and cancer.
Parasite-Inspired Adhesives
A marine parasite has inspired new surgical adhesives.
Computer Programming Game
A fun video game teaches college-level computer programming skills to 10-year-olds.
Nanosponges
“Nanosponges” in the bloodstream could mop up toxins from bacteria, bees, or snakes.
Giant Snail Invasion
Giant East African land snails are wreaking havoc in South Florida.
Fantastic Voyage Roundup
Researchers have developed medical implants that dissolve after they've done their job.
Zapping Cocaine Addiction
Lasers can eliminate cocaine addiction in rats, pointing to new therapies for humans.