Human Noise in the Wilderness
Human-produced noise is adding significantly to the ambience in national parks.
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Beta-Blocking Sunscreen
A common blood pressure drug could prevent skin cancer.
Water from Air
Water for the world’s most arid regions could come right out of the air.
Human DNA in Sediment
Scientists develop a new technique for finding ancient DNA in rock sediments.
Dinosaur Proteins
Ancient dinosaur proteins could reveal how the Mesozoic creatures dealt with high carbon dioxide …
Complex Cholesterol
Researchers are using good cholesterol, or HDL, as a window into inflammation and disease.
Peak Randomness
Mathematically random behavior in humans peaks at the quarter-century mark.
Biased Artificial Intelligence
Computer scientists discover bias in artificial intelligence programs.
Nutrient Dust
Distant dust helps bring vital nutrients to mountain ecosystems.
Night Owl Genes
Some night owls may have a mutation that lengthens their circadian clock.
Memorable Smells
How does our brain associate certain smells with vivid memories?
