Microbe Roundup
Microbes in the human gut could be partially responsible for food cravings.
Stressed-out Scallops
Scientists can assess the health of marine ecosystems by recording the coughing sounds made by scallops.
Hot Flash Neurons
Scientists have identified neurons in the brain that trigger hot flashes during menopause.
Smartphone Allergy Tester
Smartphones with a small device attached can be used to test for food allergies.
Fatty Acid Fuels
Modifying the digestive process of bacteria could produce a useful fuel from common fats.
Bioengineering Roundup
Tiny microorganisms are playing a big role in chemical manufacturing.
Terahertz Waves
Terahertz waves, which could greatly improve scanning, imaging, and communication, just got a lot more practical.
Sex & Aging
Removing sperm and egg-producing cells from roundworms makes them live longer, and a new study reveals why.
Engine Ultrasound
Ultrasound can monitor the lubrication in a car engine, which may improve oil efficiency.
Cold Viruses vs. Cancer
Scientists hope to design viruses that fight cancer.
Animal Senses Roundup
Even flies can get sick from eating spoiled food.
Thought-Controlled Prosthetics
Prosthetic limbs are moving ever closer to life-like, thought-controlled replicas.
New Light
A new light type, called a FIPEL, may outshine most of today's options.
The DNA Eaters
A group of microscopic animals get 10% of their active genes by eating the DNA of other species.
Rescuing Eggs
A substance called putrescine has the potential to boost fertility in women over 40.
Scotch Tape Grabber
Scotch tape may have a new job as a key component of smart gripping materials.
Bird Passwords
An Australian bird thwarts nest invaders by requiring its young to sing a secret call to get fed.
Ice Melt & Ice Age
A meltdown of Arctic ice may have triggered the last deep freeze in the Northern Hemisphere.
Mucus Roundup
No one likes having mucus, but in some circumstances, it may be able to fight dangerous bacteria.
Blind Mole Rats
The blind mole rat, like its distant cousin the naked mole rat, never gets cancer.
Climate Change & The Maya
Climate change may have unraveled the sophisticated Maya empire.
