Hunter-Gatherer Metabolism
People living as hunter-gatherers burn roughly as many calories per day as those in industrialized …
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When Planning Backfires
Planning a major lifestyle change can be a good idea, but only if you feel good about yourself to …
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 …
Urban Greening
Strategically placed grass, ivy, and other greenery can significantly improve air quality in urban …
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.
Robotic Gait
Engineers have developed a two-legged robot with a more lifelike walking gait.