Cancer-Killing Viruses
Computer-based design software could speed the creation of cancer-fighting viruses.
Predator & Prey Pupils
Differences in animals’ pupil shapes distinguish predators from prey.
Ebola Vaccines
Ebola has claimed thousands of lives in West Africa, but vaccines may be available very soon.
Trees & Drought
Droughts are reducing the ability of trees to slow climate change.
Stress & Self-Control
Mental stress may reduce our ability to resist temptation.
Stress & Social Networks
Baby finches that are stressed out early in life turn to unrelated adults rather than their parents for guidance.
Saving Salamanders
A call to ban the sale of exotic pet salamanders to protect native populations.
Comet Chemistry
Comet 67P offers a window into the early solar system, and harbors organic compounds that may have provided building blocks for life on earth.
Voting Machines
New electronic voting machines are accessible to all voters, regardless of disability.
Diabetic Dolphins
Dolphin diets provide insight about preventing diabetes.
Cooling from Nature
Engineers are designing more efficient cooling systems inspired by physical processes in nature.
Four-Legged Snakes
A fossil of a four-legged snake links snakes with their lizard ancestors.
Virtual Reality for Spiders
Virtual reality helps researchers study animal behavior and learning.
AI Psychologists
Can computer programs help people feel more comfortable sharing their personal problems?
Bright Clouds
Marine microorganisms make clouds brighter and more reflective.
Music & Literacy
Neuroscientists find that music class can boost students’ reading proficiency.
Plankton Eyeball
Scientists take a close look at a single-celled organism with a complex eye
Dreaming During Development
REM sleep shapes the brain by replaying the day’s experiences.
Climate Change & Toxic Shellfish
Climate change is threatening India’s seafood industry.
Brainets
Coordinating brain activity between patients and therapists could be the future of treatment for brain injuries and diseases.
Bats & Pitcher Plants
The echo of a pitcher plant helps bats find safety and helps the plant get food.