Gibbon Dialects
Gibbons in Southeast Asia have identifiable regional dialects.
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Celery Roses
Splicing a celery gene into roses and other blooms could make them last longer.
Flamingo Romance
Playing flamingo calls from speakers helps put captive birds in the mood to breed.
Screening for Autism
EEG brain scans may someday allow doctors to identify – and treat – babies at risk for autism.
Aeroecology
The new science of aeroecology uses modern tools such as radar and thermasl imaging to follow the …
Bioprinting
Modified dot-matrix printers could be used to print replacement tissues and organs.
Blaming the Hero
Victims are much more likely to be excused for bad behavior than heroes.
Star Distance
Astronomers calculate the distance to the furthest stars by comparing them to stars they know.
Ancient Egyptian Prosthetics
Artificial toes from ancient Egypt may have been functional prosthetics.