Birdsong Bluster
Female songbirds sometimes have a hard time separating truly worthy male crooners from the fly-by-night wannabees.
Neolithic Woodworking
The discovery of ancient wooden wells in Germany reveals that Neolithic woodworking was more sophisticated than previously believed.
Detachable Gecko Tails
Gecko tails fall off along pre-determined lines.
Tree-Climbing People
The Twa people of Uganda climb trees with ease. A new study suggests that the trait may be the result of practical necessity.
Comet Encounters
A newly discovered comet will be visible from earth this fall.
Your Brain on Fructose
A brain imaging study supports growing evidence linking fructose to weight gain.
Microbe Roundup
Microbes in the human gut could be partially responsible for food cravings.
Stressed-out Scallops
Scientists can assess the health of marine ecosystems by recording the coughing sounds made by scallops.
Hot Flash Neurons
Scientists have identified neurons in the brain that trigger hot flashes during menopause.
Smartphone Allergy Tester
Smartphones with a small device attached can be used to test for food allergies.
Fatty Acid Fuels
Modifying the digestive process of bacteria could produce a useful fuel from common fats.
Bioengineering Roundup
Tiny microorganisms are playing a big role in chemical manufacturing.
Terahertz Waves
Terahertz waves, which could greatly improve scanning, imaging, and communication, just got a lot more practical.
Sex & Aging
Removing sperm and egg-producing cells from roundworms makes them live longer, and a new study reveals why.
Engine Ultrasound
Ultrasound can monitor the lubrication in a car engine, which may improve oil efficiency.
Cold Viruses vs. Cancer
Scientists hope to design viruses that fight cancer.
2012 Apocalypse Myth Exposed – Encore presentation
The world is not ending today. Find out why in this Science Update encore presentation.
Animal Senses Roundup
Even flies can get sick from eating spoiled food.
Thought-Controlled Prosthetics
Prosthetic limbs are moving ever closer to life-like, thought-controlled replicas.
New Light
A new light type, called a FIPEL, may outshine most of today's options.
The DNA Eaters
A group of microscopic animals get 10% of their active genes by eating the DNA of other species.
