Science Update
Early Spring
Spring is arriving early to North American wildlife refuges because of climate change.
Noise-Canceling Brain Circuit
Why don’t we get distracted by our own noise?
Fowl Science
Studying a gland from the rear ends of chickens led to key insights into the immune system.
Flightless Genes
Researchers identify genetic factors that grounded a species of birds whose relatives all can fly.
Solar Rainfall
Solar and wind farms would provide abundant electricity to the Sahara desert, and result in …
Sleepwalking Brains
A listener asks what's going on in the brain when someone is sleepwalking.
Cooling Wetlands
Marshes could help cool off increasingly hot summer conditions.
Plant Fragrance Switch
Coaxing plants into producing some fresh-smelling medicinals.