Chitosan Plastic
A biodegradable plastic isolated from shrimp shells could help curb a huge environmental problem.
Remote Power
A new power source could help miniaturize implantable medical device.
Cyclone Drift
Cyclones have been peaking in intensity closer and closer to the poles over the last 30 years.
Border Collies vs. Bacteria
Could border collies help clean up beaches?
Pain and Longevity
Blocking chronic pain could slow down the aging process.
Anti-Alzheimer’s Drugs
Certain antidepressant drugs may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Fetal Alcohol and Taste
Fetal exposure to alcohol alters the way rats taste it in adolescence.
Musical Creativity
Musical creativity could be good for the aging brain.
Olive Oil vs. Pollution
Olive oil may help protect the cardiovascular system against the ill-effects of air pollution in cities.
Cave Girl
Scientists discover a nearly intact 12 thousand-year-old skeleton in a Yucatán cave.
MS Stem Cell Therapy
New research in mice suggests stem cells could help repair damaged nerves.
Inside of a Whale
Scientists are just beginning to understand the specialized anatomical features that allow whale songs to propagate underwater.
Plastic Regeneration
One day, plastics in many a variety of products may repair themselves.
Slinky Saber Cats
New research sheds light on physical adaptations that allowed saber-tooth cats to hunt prey.
Phone Mood Prediction
Could analyzing phone conversations help predict mood?
Lab-Grown Skin
Tissue engineers have learned to make more realistic human skin.
Height Adjustable Desks
Sedentary workers report increased job performance and creativity after they start using adjustable height desks.
Y Chromosome Origins
Researchers have traced the origin of the sex-determining Y chromosome in mammals.
Young Mouse, Old Mouse
Scientists use blood from young animals to restore the function of damaged tissue in older animals.
Ocean Chemicals
The U.S. has banned some fire retardants because of their toxicity. But the same chemicals are also produced naturally by marine life.
DNA in Amber
Could scientists really get dinosaur DNA from insects preserved in amber?
Fish on Acid
Fish in acidified waters exhibit strange and often reckless behaviors.
Krypton & Ancient Ice
Scientists are using the radioactive properties of krypton to determine the age of Antarctic ice and reconstruct the ancient climate.
Birds & Elephant Trees
Migratory gray vireos help elephant trees disperse their seeds in Baja, California.