Science Update

Targeting Inflammation

January 24, 2013

A growing understanding of inflammation may lead to new therapies for many diseases.

January 23, 2013

Fireflies are inspiring the design of more efficient LED lights.

January 22, 2013

Side effects of meds for Parkinson's disease may include bursts of creativity.

January 21, 2013

Newborn babies have a preference for their mother's language over foreign languages.

January 17, 2013

Chinese children's reading development has gone downhill since electronic communication technologies …

January 16, 2013

A type of plant can sense mating chemicals from fruit flies, and builds up its defenses when it …

January 15, 2013

Female songbirds sometimes have a hard time separating truly worthy male crooners from the …

January 14, 2013

The discovery of ancient wooden wells in Germany reveals that Neolithic woodworking was more …

January 10, 2013

Gecko tails fall off along pre-determined lines.

January 9, 2013

The Twa people of Uganda climb trees with ease. A new study suggests that the trait may be the …