First Impressions
First impressions, based on faces, can override factual information that we learn about people.
Smiling & Pain
Smiling, even with no emotion behind it, may help people tolerate pain.
Beluga Parasite
A parasite called toxoplasma gondii is invading Arctic beluga whale populations thanks to global warming.
Smart Guns
Biometric sensors on guns could decrease accidental deaths and suicides.
Eyewire
With a computer and an internet connection, you can help scientists map the human brain just by playing a video game.
A Seal Mystery
Melting sea ice allows marine mammal species that were once isolated to intermingle – and share diseases.
Recycled Water
Would you drink recycled water if you were assured it was safe?
Condors & Drones
Drone aircraft could help teach endangered California condors where to find food.
Storm Decisions
Can people ignore hype about the weather in order to protect themselves from real storm threats?
Toxic Seeds & Birds
A Hawaiian bird faces extinction because its favorite food is threatened.
Present-Future Border
Moving the imaginary border between the past and the future may affect how you manage your money.
Multiple Sclerosis Toxin
A bacterial toxin may trigger some cases of multiple sclerosis.
Childhood Amnesia
By the age of 7, we’ve forgotten more than half of our memories from early childhood.
UV Light & Blood Pressure
Moderate exposure to UV sunlight may help control blood pressure.
Peanut Acclimation
An experimental therapy to control peanut allergies may induce genetic changes in the immune system.
Detecting Fish
An image processing algorithm helps find fish in a sea of data.
Flying Snake Physics
Flying snakes flatten their bodies to make themselves more aerodynamic.
Micro Bio-Bots
Tiny, swimming robots, modeled on sperm, use living cells to propel their tails.
Saving Rock Iguanas
Rock iguanas are the most endangered lizards in the world. But captive breeding is helping bring them back.
Turkey Skin Sensor
A new chemical sensor was inspired by turkey skin's color changing properties.
Suburban Birds
According to a long-term study, the suburbs may actually be good for bird diversity.
Walden Trees
Trees described by Henry David Thoreau in Walden are adapting to
earlier spring thaws, but face stiff competition from invasive species.
Vicarious Trauma
Observing a single traumatic event can alter the brain of a mouse.