Comet Harpoon
NASA scientists are testing a harpoon that could bring back samples from comets.
Science Update
Sex, Flies & Alcohol
Sex-deprived male fruit flies consume more alcohol than sexually satisfied flies.
Naked Mole Rat Brains
Researchers have figured out why naked mole rats are resistant to stroke.
Australian Extinction
Human hunters drove Australia’s largest animals to extinction around 40,000 years ago.
Navigating With Smartphones
A combination of smartphones, GPS and radar could help the blind navigate the cities of the future.
Other Blood Types
New research adds 2 more rare blood type systems to a surprisingly long list.
Mass Incarceration
Federal surveys of unemployment and high school drop-out rates don’t take into account the growing …
Heart Hormones & Fat
Hormones released by the heart may help burn fat.
Extremely Tiny Horses
Ancient horses shrank when global temperatures rose.
Cellular Quality Control
A newly discovered protein regulates the quality of our DNA.
Ethics & Social Class
The higher your socioeconomic status, the more prone you may be to unethical behavior.
Egg-Producing Stem Cells
Contrary to popular belief, women can produce new egg cells in adulthood.