Sewage Power
Microbial fuel cells, which clean wastewater and generate electricity, are getting closer to …
Gardening Birds
Male Spotted Bowerbirds unintentionally cultivate ornamental plants while attempting to woo the …
T. Rex’s Feathered Cousin
Paleontologists discover a cousin of T. Rex in China – that had feathers.
Techno Animal Roundup
Researchers are breeding specialized fish that glow when exposed to industrial pollutants.
Body Clock Reset
Adjusting a mouse's body clock improves its metabolism and promotes weight loss.
Baby Goat Accents
Baby goats’ baas may contain a hidden message for their herdmates.
Room Bacteria
Just by entering a room, you stir up millions of microorganisms.
Podcast for 27 April 2012
Why some planets are on the run. How to harpoon a comet. And counting penguins from space.
Chilly Relationships Roundup
Social anxiety can affect how you sense temperature.
Predators & Plants
Eliminating bears, wolves, and other top predators has far-reaching consequences.
Baboon Words
Baboons can learn to distinguish English words from nonsense letter sequences.