Squishy Robots
Materials that can go from firm to squishy and back could make robots more versatile.
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Transgenerational Obesity
Did now-banned pesticides contribute to the obesity epidemic across generations?
Gene Drives
Genetic modifications in the wild could limit the impact of pest species.
Predicting Preterm Labor
A urine test may predict premature labor and other pregnancy complications.
Domestication Syndrome
A new hypothesis ties domestication in mammals to “cute” physical features.
Time of Day Medicine
The outcome of a medical test could be affected by the time of day.
Friendship Genetics
Your friends may be as closely related to you as a fourth cousin.
Mouth-to-Heart Infections
Bacteria that cause gum disease can migrate to the cardiovascular system and hide there.