Bacterial Sonar
Using ultrasound to see deep within with the mammalian gut with genetically engineered bacteria.
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Ringing Ear Relief
A new therapy could provide relief for people with severe tinnitus, or ringing in the ears.
Seismic Array
An array of seismographs provides an unprecedented look at the earth beneath the United States.
Anti-Poaching Rhino DNA
Matching poached rhino horns to the scene of the crime using DNA to nab wildlife traffickers.
Bonobo Bad Guys
One of our closest relatives, the bonobos, may have very different attitudes toward altruistic …
Caffeine Withdrawal Headaches
A listener asks: Why do I get a headache if I go without coffee?
Viral Infection Detection
A new test for viral infections promises cheaper and faster results.
Robotic Dancing Birds
Robotic birds help reveal which aspects of a pair’s coordinated song and dance are most important to …
Alaskan Power Microgrids
Alaska leads the way to a more independent and renewable energy supply.