Wasp Face Processing
Paper wasps, which can recognize each other, seem to process faces in ways similar to humans.
Science Update
Placebos & Pain
Can the placebo effect be harnessed to help people with chronic pain?
Dryer Lint Pollution
Drying polyester clothing in a machine may contribute to plastic pollution at sea.
Supercooled Water
On a molecular level, water doesn't have to become ice until minus-55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dreams & Emotions
REM sleep, in which dreams occur, also may help take the edge off painful memories.
Monarch Genome
Scientists have sequenced the Monarch butterfly’s genome, to better understand its epic migrations.
Building With Viruses
Researchers have turned viruses into molecular building blocks.
Giant Beaver Sounds
The giant beaver went extinct about 10,000 years ago, but it left behind clues to the sounds it may …
Posture & Numbers
People tend to underestimate numbers when they lean to the left, and overestimate them when they …
Rice Blood Protein
Scientists in China and North America have produced human blood protein from genetically modified …
Wine & Wildlife
Wildlife often suffer from our insatiable need for agricultural land. But researchers in California …
Sex & Mood Disorders
Researchers are studying how female and male rats respond differently to stress in order to shed …