Science Update
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 …
Saving Salamanders
A call to ban the sale of exotic pet salamanders to protect native populations.
Comet Chemistry
Comet 67P offers a window into the early solar system, and harbors organic compounds that may have …
Voting Machines
New electronic voting machines are accessible to all voters, regardless of disability.
Diabetic Dolphins
Dolphin diets provide insight about preventing diabetes.
Cooling from Nature
Engineers are designing more efficient cooling systems inspired by physical processes in nature.
Four-Legged Snakes
A fossil of a four-legged snake links snakes with their lizard ancestors.