Regrowing Coral
Researchers and volunteers are regrowing imperiled coral reefs by hand.
Science Update
Rising Health Costs
Rising health care costs have slowed the growth of companies that subsidize employees' insurance.
Placebo Effect Genes
The placebo effect only works for certain people – could this be genetic?
Podcast
AMAZING ORGANISMS: Assessing the developmental level of canines, the origin of malaria, powerful …
Guinea Pigs
A listener asks why guinea pigs aren't often used as laboratory animals anymore.
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency in children has become extremely widespread.
Nano-Diamond Therapy
Nano-sized diamonds can help deliver targeted doses of insulin to heal burns.
Dog Intelligence
Dogs have similar cognitive abilities to two-year-old children.
Podcast
HEALTH UPDATE - The genetics of the placebo effect, nano-diamond wound therapy, the rise of vitamin …
Improving Geothermal
Chemical innovations could make geothermal power a bigger player in alternative energy.
Wastewater Drug Mapping
Testing wastewater for drugs may help scientists track regional changes in drug abuse.
Merkel Cells
Merkel cells in the fingertips and lips are responsible for our feeling of fine touch.