Animal Communication Roundup
Science Update's 5000th episode! Wild margay cats imitate the calls of baby monkeys to ambush prey.
Tanning Oil
Using tanning oil to get a speedier tan can damage skin more quickly.
Not-So-Busy Bees
Bees take a break from work every night, even when the sun never sets.
Brain Structure Roundup
The size of different brain structures is related to how neurotic, outgoing or friendly we are.
Re-Engineered Livers
Scientists may someday be able to rebuild a functional liver on the stripped-down blood vessels of an old one.
Flowers & Rainfall
Flowering plants keep the world cooler and wetter than it would be otherwise.
Environmental Health Roundup
Are organic pesticides always better for the environment?
Orangutan Gestures
Orangutans use gestures to convey specific intentions, and expect appropriate responses.
Marine Debris
A research vessel tracks the ecological effects of plastic debris in the Atlantic Ocean.
Oldest Bite Marks
Paleontologists have found the oldest known mammalian tooth marks on dinosaur bones.
Deforestation & Malaria
Malaria rates go up after areas of the Amazon rainforest are logged.
Mating Psychology Roundup
Research suggests that we're more attracted to people when others find them attractive.
Mating Psychology Roundup
Research suggests that we're more attracted to people when others find them attractive.
Ecosystem Engineers
Termites drive the fertility of the African savanna ecosystem.
Sharkskin Paint
A paint modeled on sharkskin could reduce drag on aircraft and save fuel.
Smoking Vaccine
Researchers are testing a vaccine that could block the pleasurable effects of smoking.
Forgery-Foiling Butterflies
The colors that make up some butterfly wings could help foil forgery.
Apparel Roundup
Engineers have created a cycling helmet that emits a foul smell if it's no longer safe to wear.
Schizophrenia & Creativity
The brains of healthy creative people share some similarities with those of schizophrenia patients.
Artificial Antibodies
A new procedure makes it easier to make synthetic antibodies.