The Sociable Brain
Do social butterflies and wallflowers have different brain structures?
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Designer Cement
What microscopic crystalline shapes yield the strongest, most durable cement?
Carbon Monoxide Antidote
Researchers develop the first fast-acting antidote for carbon monoxide poisoning.
Pollution-Tolerant Fish
The Atlantic killifish has evolved the ability to survive in toxic waters.
The Brain on Time
The brain chemical dopamine may regulate our perception of how fast time passes.
Sitting Close to the TV
A Science Update listener asks if sitting too close to the television can hurt your eyes.
Physics of Tomorrow
In a special issue of Physics Today, scientists speculate about the physics of the 22nd century.
Binge Drinking Teens
Could teenage binge drinking have effects on the next generation, even if they’re never exposed to …
Supercharged Carbon Fixing
Scientists demonstrate a new process for harvesting and utilizing carbon dioxide.
Artificial Dog Nose
Researchers reverse engineer one of nature’s greatest sniffers.