Bowhead Whale Songs
Bowhead whales in the Arctic Ocean sing a large variety songs to communicate with other whales.
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Brain Voices
Scientists are beginning to reconstruct the words people hear based on electrical activity in their …
Carbon Transistors
Engineers design powerful new transistors with carbon nanotubes.
Tooth Enamel
A 3D map of the structure of tooth enamel may help scientists protect it, and even imitate it.
Tree-Climbing People
The Twa people of Uganda climb trees with ease. A new study suggests that the trait may be the …
Stalagmites & Earthquakes
Stalagmites preserve a record of ancient earthquakes.
Neolithic Woodworking
The discovery of ancient wooden wells in Germany reveals that Neolithic woodworking was more …
Stopping Fibrosis
Understanding the mechanism behind fibrosis could lead to new ways to prevent organ failure.
Pygmy Possums & Fire
Under certain circumstances, small hibernating animals can wake up to escape from forest fires.
Visualizing Addiction
Sensors that light up in presence of neurotransmitters are helping unlock the secrets of drug …