Musical Shells
Shell trumpets found in Peru were used by priests to establish their authority.
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Flat Universe
Results from the DASI telescope at the South Pole confirm that the universe is flat.
Soil Genome
By capturing DNA from soil and growing it in e. coli, scientists can find new antibiotics without …
Mars Minerals
Identifying the types of rocks and minerals are on Mars can tell scientists whether water was ever …
Spoilage Sensor
A sensor that can detect the presence of gram-negative bacteria, and soon other bacteria, fungi, and …
South Pole Scope
A radio telescope in Antarctica will help astronomers learn about the universe
Glowing Bacteria
Glowing bacteria may be the key to protecting potatoes from the Colorado potato beetle
Breast Cancer and Exercise
Exercise can cut the risk of breast cancer later in life
Black Bananas
Why do bananas turn black in the refrigerator? (Cold damages cells, which break open and allow …
Color-Coded DNA
A test that identifies if a certain sequence of DNA is in blood by means of an artificial molecule …
Animal Menopause
Do any other species go through menopause? (yes, other species, especially mammals, do lose …