Microwaves
Some people think microwave ovens and cell phones are dangerous, but their fears are not backed up by science.
Pain-Killing Snails
A compound from cone snail saliva may be an extremely efficient painkiller.
Social Bacteria Roundup
Some drug-resistant bacteria protect weaker members of their colony.
Mica Life Hypothesis
A new hypothesis suggests that life began between ultra-thin sheets of minerals.
Dolphin DNA
Scientists are testing a new method for obtaining DNA samples from dolphins.
Similar Solar System
Scientists have discovered the closest thing yet to our solar system.
Water Quality Roundup
Salt used to de-ice snowy streets causes damage to both roadways and waterways.
Muscle Memory
Exercising when you're young may help your muscles bounce back later in life.
Pigeon Illusions
A listener asks: Why do pigeons bob their heads back and forth when they walk?
Moons of Jupiter
Designing instruments for planned missions to explore Jupiter's many moons requires a combination of scientific acumen and engineering skill.
Prehistoric Roundup
Prehistoric terror birds ruled ancient South America.
Tissue Regeneration
Newts have inspired a new technique for regenerating mammalian tissue.
Fearless Aphids
Habituating crop-munching aphids to their own distress pheromone may make them more vulnerable to ladybugs.
Ovarian Cancer Test
Researchers are developing a highly accurate screening test for ovarian cancer.
Chocolate & Wine Roundup
Could moderate chocolate consumption reduce the risk of a heart attack?
Smoking & Gene Expression
Smoking alters the expression of over 300 genes.
Tail-Wagging Birds
A listener asks: Why do some birds bob their tails up and down?
Joint Regeneration
Scientists have generated fully functional, natural replacement joints in rabbits.
Cold Heart Attacks
The risk of a heart attack increases as temperatures go down.
Pain Roundup
Researchers have developed a pill from the saliva of venomous sea snails that could be used to treat chronic pain.