Contrails and Climate
Jet contrails act like clouds in the atmosphere, changing climate
Science Update
Seafloor Energy
Making a fuel cell that's powered by ocean sediment and seawater
Cavity-Fighting Bacteria
Bacteria used to ferment milk can also prevent harmful bacteria from sticking around inside the body
Wildfire Warnings
A new system analyzes weather satellite data to spot wildfires as small as one acre in size.
Caffeine Pesticide
Caffeine can act as a pesticide to frogs, snails, and slugs.
Wound-Healing Bandage
A bandage helps promote healing without scarring.
Emotion Perception
Children who have been abused have difficulty interpreting facial expressions.
Spiny Spiders
Spiny spiders use their yellow stripes to lure prey into their webs.
Computer Accompanist
A computer system provides accompaniment to musicians in real time.
Anthrax Antibodies
Protein antibodies against the anthrax toxin may prevent illness from infection
Cell Phone Driving
Driving while talking on a cell phone may narrow your field of vision -- you have less eye movement