Science Update

The Oldest Rodent

July 16, 2012

Naked mole rats are the ugly ducklings of medical research. Now a new study suggests that they have …

July 12, 2012

Lyme disease correlates with the waning fox population, not an increase in deer.

July 11, 2012

Blocking a brain receptor in mice eliminates pathological aggression.

July 10, 2012

When people stop breathing, they need oxygen fast. New technology could make it possible to get it …

July 9, 2012

Having a dog in the house may help protect babies from developing respiratory synctial virus (RSV) …

July 5, 2012

Traces of milk fat in pottery confirm that prehistoric North Africans practiced dairy farming.

July 4, 2012

A touch-sensitive robotic finger outperforms humans on some tasks.

July 3, 2012

Scientists discover the biochemistry behind tasteless supermarket tomatoes.

July 2, 2012

Scientists mix and match mosquito body parts to discover which traits predatory spiders like most.

June 28, 2012

Men that sire children later in life may pass on an advantage to their grandchildren.

June 27, 2012

A robotic fish could shepherd real fish into safer waters.

June 26, 2012

Genetically modified L. acidophilus bacteria reverse colon cancer in mice.