Mouse HIV
Mice with human immune systems could speed up the search for an AIDS vaccine.
The Color of Money
The color red may be associated with more aggressive bidding in online auctions.
Robin Hood Rodents
Tropical rodents called agoutis steal cached seeds from each other, and the behavior may have helped a plant species avoid extinction.
Archaeology Drone
An unmanned aerial drone maps archaeological sites in minutes instead of years.
Skin Microbes & Immunity
Bacteria that live on our skin support the function of immune cells.
Bowhead Whale Songs
Bowhead whales in the Arctic Ocean sing a large variety songs to communicate with other whales.
Hunter-Gatherer Metabolism
People living as hunter-gatherers burn roughly as many calories per day as those in industrialized countries.
Yoga Roundup
Practicing yoga could help older people who have suffered strokes recover more quickly.
When Planning Backfires
Planning a major lifestyle change can be a good idea, but only if you feel good about yourself to begin with.
Silk Drug Stabilizer
Silk proteins may allow antibiotics and vaccines to be stored without refrigeration.
World’s Lightest Material
German scientists have created the world's lightest material, which is also among the darkest.
When More is Less
New research suggests that we’re prone to think a package deal is a better value if quantity is listed before price.
Light Roundup
Researchers develop walls that glow, and stroboscopic eyeglasses improve short-term memory.
Urban Greening
Strategically placed grass, ivy, and other greenery can significantly improve air quality in urban centers.
Dad’s Diversity
Sequencing the DNA of individual sperm helps explain why siblings are often so different.
Flushing Out HIV
Researchers are developing a technique that could potentially flush out reservoirs of latent HIV.
Eating Roundup
Cutting up a snack into smaller parts may help people eat less at mealtimes.
Robotic Gait
Engineers have developed a two-legged robot with a more lifelike walking gait.
Social Poker
Neuroscientists used poker games and MRI scans to separate social from purely strategic decision making.
Martian Water
An analysis of meteorites suggests that the Martian interior contains much more water than previously suspected.
Parroting Genes
Birds and people have similar genes for learning and producing vocalizations.