Ecosystem Engineers
Termites drive the fertility of the African savanna ecosystem.
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Smoking Vaccine
Researchers are testing a vaccine that could block the pleasurable effects of smoking.
Forgery-Foiling Butterflies
The colors that make up some butterfly wings could help foil forgery.
Schizophrenia & Creativity
The brains of healthy creative people share some similarities with those of schizophrenia patients.
Post-Partum Depression in Men
Post-partum depression affects men as well as women.
Cell Phone Air Sensors
Installing chemical sensors in cell phones could create a worldwide system for identifying dangerous …
Artificial Pancreas
A prototype artificial pancreas automatically regulates blood sugar in diabetic patients.
Duck Confusion
Some ducks lay their eggs in the nests of other species. But their offspring get confused when they …
Waste into Plastic
Scientists have developed a way to turn municipal waste into biodegradable plastic.