Coal Vent Bacteria
Scientists discover useful biomedical compounds above a smoldering inferno.
AI Beats People at Poker
A computer program finally beats the pros at poker.
Precise Memory
An electromagnetic device could improve our ability to remember details.
Illness & Sleepiness
A primitive neural switch may explain why illness makes us sleepy.
Brilliance Stereotypes
Gender stereotypes about extreme intelligence take hold in the early school years.
Crowd-sourcing Better Tomatoes
Researchers turn to panels of taste testers to identify key flavor chemicals lost during the past …
Germy Fabrics
Objects like blankets and stuffed animals can theoretically spread illnesses, but it’s unlikely.
Cooking Spray Calories
How can companies claim that cooking sprays are “fat-free” if the first ingredient is oil?
Prehistoric Sea Temperature
Measurements of ocean temperatures from the last interglacial period suggest today’s climate models …
Mapping Extinct Brains
Scientists scanned preserved brains of extinct Tasmanian tigers in an attempt to better understand …