Mosquito-Killing Fungi
Scorpion and spider genes boost a fungi’s mosquito-killing ability.
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Chimpanzee Strength
Human muscle is adapted for endurance, rather than ape-like strength.
Roman Concrete
Ancient Roman concrete became stronger with exposure to seawater and time.
Drumming Cockatoos
Researchers discover that cockatoos use sticks and seed pods to drum out rhythms on tree limbs.
Stem Cell Colon Tissue
Lab mice with human colon tissue could help researchers fight colon cancer.
Affirming Essays
Brief, self-affirming writing exercises can help minority students excel in school.
Solar-Powered Paint
Building paint that harvests hydrogen from the air could provide abundant clean energy.
Egg Shape
An exhaustive analysis of birds and their eggs may explain why eggs vary in shape.
Car Charging On-The-Go
Wireless charging of moving objects could let electric cars cut the cord.
Exploration Telepresence
Tomorrow’s space pioneers will be very different from the explorers of yesterday.