Internal Brain Maps
To find their way around, animals have specialized neurons that fire in response to specific …
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Avian Athletes
Scientists are learning from birds’ amazing metabolisms to help human athletes perform better on …
Scorpion Medicine
Toxins from scorpions could lead to new drugs for neuromuscular disorders and cardiovascular …
Science News Roundup
A roundup of science news stories including making ethanol from nitrogen out of thin air, and an …
Resilient Reefs
Researchers apply principles of agricultural science to conserve coral reefs.
The Thirsty Brain
Neuroscientists have identified key brain circuits responsible for thirst.
Bears & Ants
Bears’ fondness for six-legged snacks is shaping a mountain ecosystem.
Rescuing Ancient Scrolls
Physicists decipher ancient scrolls that were burned and buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius …
Rubber Ducky Comet
The Rosetta spacecraft currently orbits Comet 67P. Its uncanny resemblance to a child’s rubber ducky …