Importance of Smell
Losing the sense of smell can have unexpected consequences.
Good
Contagious Parrot Laughter
Rare New Zealand parrots start playing spontaneously when they hear certain calls.
Full Body PET Scanner
A full-body PET scanner could help medical researchers understand how different body systems …
Robotic Microsurgery
Precise, minimally invasive robotic surgery could improve outcomes for cochlear implant patients.
Eradicating Rabies
Vaccinating dogs against rabies protects humans and wildlife, too.
Neanderthal Dental Plaque
Dental plaque from ancient Neanderthals reveals that they used herbal remedies.
Avian Athletes
Scientists are learning from birds’ amazing metabolisms to help human athletes perform better on the …
Mountain High
Have you ever been to a high altitude and found yourself gasping for breath? One listener asked why …
Ancient Egyptian Prosthetics
Artificial toes from ancient Egypt may have been functional prosthetics.
Saliva Communication
How sensors in the mouth help orchestrate digestion and metabolism.