Shifting Skull Sizes
Over the past few centuries, women's skulls have grown closer to the size of men's, at least in one …
Science Update
Refreshing Judgments
Prisoners up for parole stand a better chance with a judge who's just had a meal break.
Zebra Barcodes
Zebra stripes resemble barcodes, and could help researchers keep track of each member of the herd.
Sounding Out Insects
An automatic insect detection system that uses a variety of technologies could help monitor insect …
Cuts & Tumors
Stem cells flock to the site of wounds, sometimes leading to tumors in mice.
Hybrid Brain-Computer Interfaces
New research lets people with severe disabilities rapidly switch between different communication and …
Sleepless Euphoria
Sleep deprivation can lead to temporary euphoria. But there’s a downside.
Football & Family Violence
A new study finds a relationship between the timing of unexpected home team losses and domestic …
Bird Collisions
A new study suggests that to keep birds from crashing into manmade objects, we need to stop treating …
The Genetics of Clefts
The causes of cleft palate and lip are complex.
Medications & Sunshine
Sun exposure may change the way we metabolize some medicines.