The Drinkable Book
A book that purifies water could help reduce waterborne illnesses in developing countries.
Science Update
Whistled Turkish
A language researcher studies Turkish villagers who communicate through whistles.
Glass Paint
A new paint made up of the constituents of glass is durable, resilient, and environmentally …
Marmoset Baby Talk
A new study suggests baby marmosets’ calls change as they grow up - questioning more than 50 years …
Prosthetic Knees
Engineers produce mechanical prosthetic knees for patients in developing countries.
Cancer-Killing Viruses
Computer-based design software could speed the creation of cancer-fighting viruses.
Predator & Prey Pupils
Differences in animals’ pupil shapes distinguish predators from prey.
Ebola Vaccines
Ebola has claimed thousands of lives in West Africa, but vaccines may be available very soon.
Trees & Drought
Droughts are reducing the ability of trees to slow climate change.
Stress & Self-Control
Mental stress may reduce our ability to resist temptation.
Stress & Social Networks
Baby finches that are stressed out early in life turn to unrelated adults rather than their parents …