Natural Insect Repellent
Chemists come up with new ways to copy nature’s insect repellents.
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Tara Oceans Expedition
Scientists circle the globe to study the world’s microscopic sea creatures.
Sea Shell Design
Materials scientists are studying the structure of sea shells to design stronger materials.
Bacteria & Stomach Cancer
Bacteria that increase the risk of cancer hide out in the stomach.
Attack Bacteria
Bioengineers create bacteria that can act as smart drug delivery machines.
Endangered Soils
Much more than just dirt, soils are complex ecosystems we can’t afford to lose.
Pop Music Redux
Powerful computer tools are helping musicologists study the evolution of popular music.
Smart Bird Feeding
New research reveals that careless bird feeding can harm native species.
Bombardier Beetle Engineering
The secret behind a beetle’s ability to shoot rapid pulses of high temperature toxins.