Fatty Acid Fuels
Modifying the digestive process of bacteria could produce a useful fuel from common fats.
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Terahertz Waves
Terahertz waves, which could greatly improve scanning, imaging, and communication, just got a lot …
Sex & Aging
Removing sperm and egg-producing cells from roundworms makes them live longer, and a new study …
Engine Ultrasound
Ultrasound can monitor the lubrication in a car engine, which may improve oil efficiency.
Climate Change & The Maya
Climate change may have unraveled the sophisticated Maya empire.
Coral SOS Signals
Seaweed-covered corals emit a chemical that entices goby fish to clean them.
Owning Genes
In an upcoming case, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether diagnostic genes for breast cancer …
Anti-Cheating Hormone
The hormone oxytocin has many functions in the human body. Scientists now think it may also help …