Cooking Up Evolution
Scientists have new evidence that cooking influenced human evolution.
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Fanged Furball
Paleontologists have discovered a tiny mammal from the age of the dinosaurs that sported tusks.
Gut Stem Cells
Overfeeding fruit flies sets off a chain reaction that makes their intestine grow.
Stress & Death
The presence of a predator can lead to an insect’s early death from causes other than predation.
Outdoor Vision
The incidence of nearsightedness has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Researchers …
Changing IQ
Contrary to expectations, some teenagers' IQ scores changed significantly over a four-year period.
Anti-Aphrodisiac
A chemical that repels the opposite sex could be used to help control a common crop pest without the …
Ocean Bacteria Communication
Changes in chemical signaling among ocean bacteria may be impacting the global climate.
Mercury’s Volcanoes
The planet Mercury seems placid compared to others in the solar system. But the MESSENGER spacecraft …
The E. Coli Code
Scientists have created a secret fluorescent code by inserting jellyfish genes into E. coli …
Anti-Magnets
Scientists have designed a theoretical anti-magnet. If it works in practice, it could have profound …
Breath Toxin Detector
Advances in technology have made it possible to develop a hand-held breath test for a wide range of …