When More is Less
New research suggests that we’re prone to think a package deal is a better value if quantity is …
Science Update
Urban Greening
Strategically placed grass, ivy, and other greenery can significantly improve air quality in urban …
Dad’s Diversity
Sequencing the DNA of individual sperm helps explain why siblings are often so different.
Flushing Out HIV
Researchers are developing a technique that could potentially flush out reservoirs of latent HIV.
Robotic Gait
Engineers have developed a two-legged robot with a more lifelike walking gait.
Social Poker
Neuroscientists used poker games and MRI scans to separate social from purely strategic decision …
Martian Water
An analysis of meteorites suggests that the Martian interior contains much more water than …
Parroting Genes
Birds and people have similar genes for learning and producing vocalizations.
Smart Headlights
“Smart” headlights improve visibility by illuminating the road ahead, but not raindrops or …