Evolution of the Fastball
Human anatomy is uniquely evolved to throw spears - and baseballs.
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Climate Change & Soil Microbes
Soil microbes are affected by climate change, which could be a big deal.
Robotic Pets for Dementia
Robotic stuffed animals may help decrease anxiety in dementia patients.
Reverse Vaccine
A “reverse vaccine” may treat type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases.
Foe-Foiling Fairywrens
Young Australian birds learn who their enemies are by watching their parents.
Addiction’s Flip Side
Circuits in the brain linked to drug withdrawal's unpleasant side effects may become targets for …
Pollution & Drought
Pollution in the Northern Hemisphere was largely responsible for deadly droughts in late 20th …
Expanding Under Pressure
Under the right conditions, a material can actually expand and become less dense under pressure.
Medieval Leprosy
Researchers have reconstructed the entire genome of Medieval-era leprosy bacteria.
The Lyrebird’s Dance
The superb lyrebird of Australia combines its songs with specific dance moves to create an elaborate …