Frogs Fight Disease
Some frogs produce chemicals that could be used to treat human diseases.
Cow Methane
Geneticists say cattle can be bred to be more environmentally friendly.
Spider Silk
Treating spider silk with a chemical process makes it strong and tough.
Brain Chemistry Roundup
Certain regions of experienced meditators' brains are larger than those of non-meditators.
Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs
The amount of mercury in a CFL bulb does not pose much of an environmental hazard.
Hungry Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes find their prey by following plumes of carbon dioxide.
Life Light
The way light scatters off distant planets may reveal whether life exists on them.
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COSMIC LIFE: Life on the ancient earth and beyond. The comet theory of the origins of life, how oxygen became abundant enough to support an explosion of life, a new method for locating life on other planets, and refuting the asteroid theory of dinosaur extinction.
Paldoxins
A new kind of chemical can control crop-killing fungi with less environmental impact.
Pain Roundup
A new anesthetic could one day replace narcotics to treat pain after surgery.
Sports Drinks
Sports drinks are so acidic that they wear down tooth enamel – and brushing can worsen the problem.
Carb Fat Gene
Researchers have found a gene that's key in turning carbs into fat.
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HEALTH REPORT: Why bone loss can be slowed but not reversed. Genes that turn carbohydrates to fat. How sports drinks damage teeth. And more.
Omega-3 Roundup
Omega-3 fatty acids aren't just good for your heart. They could help save the planet.
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How to calculate the distance of stars, new uses for old rocks in the fight against global warming, and why video games might actually be good for your vision.
Addiction & Parkinson’s
Parkinson's disease and addiction overlap in surprising ways.
Enamel Gene
Scientists have identified a gene that controls the production of tooth enamel.
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BODIES: Regenerating tooth enamel, why we have fingernails, why hair turns grey, and more.
Apple Roundup
Researchers find compounds in apples that could help fight cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
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Caterpillars infiltrate ant nests, loneliness and your health, how planes can fly upside down, and more.
Behind Kissing
The evolutionary roots of kissing are a bit less romantic than you might think.