Mars 500 Mission
A crew of six volunteers has embarked on a simulated, 520-day Mars mission.
Post-Partum Depression in Men
Post-partum depression affects men as well as women.
Spaceflight & Immunity
Long-term space flight may compromise astronauts' immune systems.
Cell Phone Air Sensors
Installing chemical sensors in cell phones could create a worldwide system for identifying dangerous airborne toxins.
Artificial Pancreas
A prototype artificial pancreas automatically regulates blood sugar in diabetic patients.
Brain & Nature Roundup
Playing outside can be good for kids' self-esteem.
Duck Confusion
Some ducks lay their eggs in the nests of other species. But their offspring get confused when they try to figure out what species to mate with.
Hydrogen Catalyst
A new molecular catalyst may make clean hydrogen power economically viable.
Waste into Plastic
Scientists have developed a way to turn municipal waste into biodegradable plastic.
Diabetes Roundup
Good dental hygiene can result in improved blood sugar levels in diabetics.
Low-Tech Blood Separator
Two undergraduates design a low-tech centrifuge for use in developing countries.
Mammoth Hemoglobin
Scientists have resurrected a blood protein of the extinct woolly mammoth.
Music Intelligence Roundup
Can listening to Mozart really make you smarter?
DNA Transfer
Scientists have confirmed that DNA can be transferred between non-mating, multi-cellular species.
Near-Miss Gambling
For problem gamblers, near misses are almost as exciting as hitting the jackpot.
Brain Master Switch
Scientists have identified a protein that serves as the brain's master switch.
Neandertal Genome
A draft sequence of the Neandertal genome sheds light on the question of whether or not our extinct relatives interbred with ancient humans.
Animal Roundup
Hermit crabs cooperate with each other when looking for shells to live in.
Air Pollution & Pregnancy
Exposing pregnant women to a common air pollutant may impact their children's intelligence.
Chronic Pain
People with chronic pain experience pain differently than other people.