Cuts & Tumors
Stem cells flock to the site of wounds, sometimes leading to tumors in mice.
Hybrid Brain-Computer Interfaces
New research lets people with severe disabilities rapidly switch between different communication and assistive devices.
Microscopic Roundup
Genetically engineered bacteria could help ferry drugs to where they’re needed most in the body.
Sleepless Euphoria
Sleep deprivation can lead to temporary euphoria. But there’s a downside.
Vitamin C & Pasteurization
A listener asks if pasteurizing orange juice destroys its vitamin C.
Football & Family Violence
A new study finds a relationship between the timing of unexpected home team losses and domestic violence.
Bird Collisions
A new study suggests that to keep birds from crashing into manmade objects, we need to stop treating them like humans with wings.
Psychology Roundup
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may be linked to creativity.
The Genetics of Clefts
The causes of cleft palate and lip are complex.
Medications & Sunshine
Sun exposure may change the way we metabolize some medicines.
Full-Bodied Taste
Taste receptors are not just located in the mouth, but throughout the body.
Soundscape Ecology
An emerging scientific field studies the ecology of sound.
Fruit & Flies Roundup
A delicious, but neglected fruit could get its day in the sun again with a bit of genetic engineering.
Everglades Pythons
Invasive Burmese pythons are feasting on native birds in the Everglades.
Self-Aware Robots
A new generation of robots can learn from its experiences and form a self-image.
Breaking Focus
Taking brief breaks from long tasks may help the brain regain its focus.
Gibbon Dialects
Gibbons in Southeast Asia have identifiable regional dialects.
Celery Roses
Splicing a celery gene into roses and other blooms could make them last longer.
Flamingo Romance
Playing flamingo calls from speakers helps put captive birds in the mood to breed.
Screening for Autism
EEG brain scans may someday allow doctors to identify – and treat – babies at risk for autism.
Aeroecology
The new science of aeroecology uses modern tools such as radar and thermasl imaging to follow the migrations of flying birds, bats, and insects.
Bioprinting
Modified dot-matrix printers could be used to print replacement tissues and organs.