DNA Fingerprint Roundup
New uses for DNA fingerprinting include tracking deadly tse-tse flies and identifying species from ancient soil samples.
Dryer Lint Pollution
Drying polyester clothing in a machine may contribute to plastic pollution at sea.
Supercooled Water
On a molecular level, water doesn't have to become ice until minus-55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dreams & Emotions
REM sleep, in which dreams occur, also may help take the edge off painful memories.
Monarch Genome
Scientists have sequenced the Monarch butterfly’s genome, to better understand its epic migrations.
Energy Technology Roundup
Researchers unveil new designs for longer-life batteries.
Building With Viruses
Researchers have turned viruses into molecular building blocks.
Giant Beaver Sounds
The giant beaver went extinct about 10,000 years ago, but it left behind clues to the sounds it may have used to communicate with.
Posture & Numbers
People tend to underestimate numbers when they lean to the left, and overestimate them when they lean to the right.
Rice Blood Protein
Scientists in China and North America have produced human blood protein from genetically modified rice seeds.
Empathy Roundup
New research suggests that people can spot some personality traits that are strongly influenced by genes.
Wine & Wildlife
Wildlife often suffer from our insatiable need for agricultural land. But researchers in California are finding that birds and vineyards can actually …
Sex & Mood Disorders
Researchers are studying how female and male rats respond differently to stress in order to shed light on why women are disproportionately affected by …
Cooking Up Evolution
Scientists have new evidence that cooking influenced human evolution.
Fanged Furball
Paleontologists have discovered a tiny mammal from the age of the dinosaurs that sported tusks.
Critters & Climate Roundup
Could the swimming of sea creatures be influencing climate change?
Gut Stem Cells
Overfeeding fruit flies sets off a chain reaction that makes their intestine grow.
Light-Based Pacemaker
Scientists have designed a pacemaker that restarts the heart with light instead of electricity.
Stress & Death
The presence of a predator can lead to an insect’s early death from causes other than predation.
Infection Roundup
New research suggests that fevers may boost the immune system.
Outdoor Vision
The incidence of nearsightedness has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Researchers think a lack of outdoor activity could be partially …
Changing IQ
Contrary to expectations, some teenagers' IQ scores changed significantly over a four-year period.
Anti-Aphrodisiac
A chemical that repels the opposite sex could be used to help control a common crop pest without the use of pesticides.