Birdsong & Climate
Birds that live in more variable climates sing more sophisticated songs.
New Species Roundup
New species are still being discovered all over the world.
Nano-Needle
A nano-sized needle delivers molecules to particular spots inside a cell.
Frogs Fight Disease
Some frogs produce chemicals that could be used to treat human diseases.
Cow Methane
Geneticists say cattle can be bred to be more environmentally friendly.
Mercury’s Surface
The MESSENGER spacecraft is giving scientists a first look at an entire half of the planet Mercury.
Color Change Roundup
Color-changing plastics could indicate when they've been structurally damaged.
Spider Silk
Treating spider silk with a chemical process makes it strong and tough.
Lookalike Species
Some animals that look exactly alike may be genetically separate species.
Online Antiquities
Online auction sites have transformed both legal and illegal antiquities markets.
Right Whales Return
The critically endangered right whale has returned to the seas off of Greenland after a long absence.
Brain Chemistry Roundup
Certain regions of experienced meditators' brains are larger than those of non-meditators.
Looming Sounds
Being in good physical condition could actually be detrimental to your hearing.
Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs
The amount of mercury in a CFL bulb does not pose much of an environmental hazard.
Immune Roundup
Paradoxically, having parasites could protect people from developing autoimmune diseases.
Liquid Calories
Cutting sugary liquids may have an extra advantage for weight loss.
Drying Rivers
Climate change and other factors are drying up many of the world's rivers.
Comet Roundup
Comets may have provided the young Earth the molecules necessary for the formation of life.
Nickel & Oxygen
A drop in nickel may have triggered the rise of oxygen on Earth.
Hungry Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes find their prey by following plumes of carbon dioxide.