| August 31, 2012 |
Flora & Fauna Roundup - A strange looking tropical plant is helping researchers understand the life-cycle of the cell. |
| August 30, 2012 |
Precision Decisions - People trust products more when precise language is used to market them. |
| August 29, 2012 |
Earth Microbiome - The Earth Microbiome Project is an unprecedented effort to study microbial communities around the world. |
| August 28, 2012 |
Quantum Computing - Quantum computing harnesses strange properties of atoms and particles and could revolutionize the computer age. |
| August 27, 2012 |
Haste vs. Happiness - If you consume something too rapidly, you may enjoy it less than if you space out consumption. |
| August 24, 2012 |
Pollution Scrubbing Roundup - Newly developed materials can pull carbon dioxide out of the air. |
| August 23, 2012 |
Mouse HIV - Mice with human immune systems could speed up the search for an AIDS vaccine. |
| August 22, 2012 |
The Color of Money - The color red may be associated with more aggressive bidding in online auctions. |
| August 21, 2012 |
Robin Hood Rodents - Tropical rodents called agoutis steal cached seeds from each other, and the behavior may have helped a plant species avoid extinction. |
| August 20, 2012 |
Archaeology Drone - An unmanned aerial drone maps archaeological sites in minutes instead of years. |
| August 17, 2012 |
Honesty & Stress Roundup - Telling lies can endanger your health. |
| August 16, 2012 |
Skin Microbes & Immunity - Bacteria that live on our skin support the function of immune cells. |
| August 15, 2012 |
Sleep Paralysis - Two brain chemicals keep us from acting our our dreams. |
| August 14, 2012 |
Bowhead Whale Songs - Bowhead whales in the Arctic Ocean sing a large variety songs to communicate with other whales. |
| August 13, 2012 |
Hunter-Gatherer Metabolism - People living as hunter-gatherers burn roughly as many calories per day as those in industrialized countries. |
| August 10, 2012 |
Yoga Roundup - Practicing yoga could help older people who have suffered strokes recover more quickly. |
| August 9, 2012 |
When Planning Backfires - Planning a major lifestyle change can be a good idea, but only if you feel good about yourself to begin with. |
| August 8, 2012 |
Silk Drug Stabilizer - Silk proteins may allow antibiotics and vaccines to be stored without refrigeration. |
| August 7, 2012 |
World’s Lightest Material - German scientists have created the world's lightest material, which is also among the darkest. |
| August 6, 2012 |
When More is Less - New research suggests that we’re prone to think a package deal is a better value if quantity is listed before price. |
| August 3, 2012 |
Light Roundup - Researchers develop walls that glow, and stroboscopic eyeglasses improve short-term memory. |
| August 2, 2012 |
Perilous Parenthood - Mating can cost some animals their lives. |
| August 1, 2012 |
Urban Greening - Strategically placed grass, ivy, and other greenery can significantly improve air quality in urban centers. |
