Full-Bodied Taste
Taste receptors are not just located in the mouth, but throughout the body.
Science Update
Soundscape Ecology
An emerging scientific field studies the ecology of sound.
Fruit & Flies Roundup
A delicious, but neglected fruit could get its day in the sun again with a bit of genetic …
Everglades Pythons
Invasive Burmese pythons are feasting on native birds in the Everglades.
Self-Aware Robots
A new generation of robots can learn from its experiences and form a self-image.
Breaking Focus
Taking brief breaks from long tasks may help the brain regain its focus.
Gibbon Dialects
Gibbons in Southeast Asia have identifiable regional dialects.
Celery Roses
Splicing a celery gene into roses and other blooms could make them last longer.
Flamingo Romance
Playing flamingo calls from speakers helps put captive birds in the mood to breed.
Screening for Autism
EEG brain scans may someday allow doctors to identify – and treat – babies at risk for autism.
Aeroecology
The new science of aeroecology uses modern tools such as radar and thermasl imaging to follow the …
Bioprinting
Modified dot-matrix printers could be used to print replacement tissues and organs.