Hardy Ancient Microbes
What helped certain kinds of bacteria survive through the ages and eventually thrive in hospitals?
Archives for May 2017
Human Noise in the Wilderness
Human-produced noise is adding significantly to the ambience in national parks.
Seizure Patterns
Why do particular black and white patterns trigger seizures?
Beta-Blocking Sunscreen
A common blood pressure drug could prevent skin cancer.
Albatross Satellites
High-resolution space satellites monitor threatened albatross populations in remote areas of the …
Oxytocin, Opioids & Sociability
A drug used to treat drug addiction offers clues into the brain chemistry behind autism.
Plasma-Producing Paper
Engineers turn paper into a high-tech microbe zapper.
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.