Nutrition Roundup
Eating grapes protects against macular degeneration in mice.
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Toddler Naps
New evidence suggests that napping helps young children regulate their emotions and take pleasure in …
Mimic Mimic
When an Indonesian octopus mimics poisonous fish, a smaller fish takes advantage.
Earthquakes & Cyclones
Bad storms in Taiwan and Haiti may have contributed to earthquakes there.
Bat Brains
Like humans, bats process some types of sounds on the right side of their brains and other sounds on …
Muscle Regeneration
Researchers have used reprogrammed human cells to create new muscle tissue in mice.
Sounds & Colors
Like humans, chimpanzees associate high-pitched sounds with bright colors and low-pitched sounds …
Critter Chemicals Roundup
Some of the most potent antibiotics and insecticides come from animals. Researchers have identified …
New Materials Roundup
New fabric coatings could allow clothes to clean and disinfect themselves simply by hanging out in …
Infantile Justice
Eight-month-old babies seem to favor rewarding good behavior and punishing bad.
Eye Training for Surgeons
Surgeons, like athletes, may benefit from learning to use their eyes like experts.