Light Circuits
Researchers are designing faster, smaller circuits that use light instead of electricity.
Science Update
Monkey Miscarriages
Wild gelada monkeys spontaneously abort pregnancies when a new male takes over the group.
Comet Harpoon
NASA scientists are testing a harpoon that could bring back samples from comets.
Sex, Flies & Alcohol
Sex-deprived male fruit flies consume more alcohol than sexually satisfied flies.
Naked Mole Rat Brains
Researchers have figured out why naked mole rats are resistant to stroke.
Australian Extinction
Human hunters drove Australia’s largest animals to extinction around 40,000 years ago.
Navigating With Smartphones
A combination of smartphones, GPS and radar could help the blind navigate the cities of the future.
Other Blood Types
New research adds 2 more rare blood type systems to a surprisingly long list.
Mass Incarceration
Federal surveys of unemployment and high school drop-out rates don’t take into account the growing …
Heart Hormones & Fat
Hormones released by the heart may help burn fat.