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Fearless Aphids
Habituating crop-munching aphids to their own distress pheromone may make them more vulnerable to …
Ovarian Cancer Test
Researchers are developing a highly accurate screening test for ovarian cancer.
Chocolate & Wine Roundup
Could moderate chocolate consumption reduce the risk of a heart attack?
Smoking & Gene Expression
Smoking alters the expression of over 300 genes.
Tail-Wagging Birds
A listener asks: Why do some birds bob their tails up and down?
Joint Regeneration
Scientists have generated fully functional, natural replacement joints in rabbits.
Mating Psychology Roundup
Research suggests that we're more attracted to people when others find them attractive.
Ecosystem Engineers
Termites drive the fertility of the African savanna ecosystem.
Sharkskin Paint
A paint modeled on sharkskin could reduce drag on aircraft and save fuel.
Smoking Vaccine
Researchers are testing a vaccine that could block the pleasurable effects of smoking.
Forgery-Foiling Butterflies
The colors that make up some butterfly wings could help foil forgery.