Insect Weather Prediction
Insects may be able to “predict” the weather by changing their behavior when they sense changes in …
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Everyday Objects Roundup
Discarded compact discs could be used to treat wastewater.
Measles Resurgence
Measles cases in the U.S. are on track to be the worst since 1996.
Natural Coastal Protection
Natural coastal ecosystems like sand dunes and mangrove forests help protect coasts from natural …
Infant Synesthesia
Only a tiny fraction of adults have a condition called synesthesia, but all of us may be born with …
DNA in Amber
Could scientists really get dinosaur DNA from insects preserved in amber?
Germy Fabrics
Objects like blankets and stuffed animals can theoretically spread illnesses, but it's not a big …
Underwater Soundscapes
Microphone arrays around the North Pacific allow scientists to listen to the diversity of life under …
Mosquito Smell Cycle
Researchers have discovered that mosquitoes have a better sense of smell at night.
Preemie Color Vision
Premature infants have better-developed color vision than full-term infants conceived at the same …