Shape-Shifting frogs
The skin of a newly discovered frog species transitions from spiny to smooth in a matter of minutes depending on its background.
Iconic Ecosystems
Local efforts may help protect iconic ecosystems from collapse.
Intergenerational Child Abuse
Are children at greater risk of being abused if their own parents were maltreated?
Crow Mobbing
Crows gang up on birds of prey, harassing them in midflight. Is this seemingly risky behavior worth it?
The Jupiter Effect
The planet Jupiter may be responsible for Earth’s mild climate.
Robotic Materials
Many futuristic inventions are inspired by biological systems.
Glowing Mushrooms
Scientists solve the puzzle of why some mushrooms glow in the dark.
Do-It-Yourself Molecules
A new molecule-making machine is like a 3-D printer for chemistry.
Gas Analysis
Analyzing the gas in our gut can provide a window into our interior ecosystem.
Happiness Politics
Liberals tend to show happiness outwardly, while conservatives are more likely to claim that they’re happy.
Brain Insulin Resistance
Insulin-resistance in the brain may be responsible for mood disorders in diabetics, and may also play a role in Alzheimer’s disease and other …
Synthetic Clot Material
An injectable clotting agent may stanch life-threatening bleeding.
Choosy Flowers
Some flowers may be able to reject pollen from non-optimal pollinators.
Oxygen Cancer Therapy
Oxygen may be the key to helping our immune systems fight cancer.
International Superbugs
Antimicrobial-resistant infections are a growing problem around the world.
Eyewire
With a computer and an internet connection, you can help scientists map the human brain just by playing a video game.
Pest-Resistant Crops
A new advance in modifying plants to kill specific insect pests.
Climate Change & Conflict
Earth’s changing climate may already be playing a role in today’s conflicts.
Stretchy Origami
Engineers develop a rubbery substance that changes shape under the influence of heat or light.
Mosquitoes, Mating & Malaria
The mating habits of malarial mosquitoes may help spread the disease.
Traumatic Dining Reviews
Analysis of bad restaurant reviews in Yelp reveals that dining can be as much about human interactions as food.