Science Update

Seabirds & Pollution

May 22, 2013

Seabirds and their eggs help scientists track global pollution.

May 21, 2013

Our eyes’ ability to detect color deteriorates with age, but our brains compensate.

May 20, 2013

Unborn baby sharks gobble up their brothers and sisters in the womb.

May 17, 2013

Electrical stimulation to the brain can improve math performance.

May 16, 2013

Despite the serious risk of melanoma, indoor tanning remains alarmingly popular, especially among …

May 15, 2013

Vervet monkeys usually adopt the food preferences of whatever social group they join.

May 14, 2013

Humans were polluting the air with lead as far back as 3,900 years ago.

May 13, 2013

The compound eyes of insects have inspired the design of a new camera.

May 9, 2013

Temporary hearing loss protects the ear against long-term damage.

May 8, 2013

Cellulose, an indigestible material found in all plants, can be converted into healthy, edible …