Numeral Hotspot
Scientists have discovered the area of the brain dedicated to recognizing numerals.
Science Update
Changing Hare Color
Climate change could make snowshoe hare camouflage less protective.
Parasite-Inspired Adhesives
A marine parasite has inspired new surgical adhesives.
Computer Programming Game
A fun video game teaches college-level computer programming skills to 10-year-olds.
Nanosponges
“Nanosponges” in the bloodstream could mop up toxins from bacteria, bees, or snakes.
Giant Snail Invasion
Giant East African land snails are wreaking havoc in South Florida.
Zapping Cocaine Addiction
Lasers can eliminate cocaine addiction in rats, pointing to new therapies for humans.
Mapless Monarch Migration
Monarch butterflies migrate from North to South America without a mental map.
Sound & Memory
Playing soundwaves synchronized with a person's own deep sleep rhythms may improve short-term …