Delayed Ripening
Naturally occurring soil bacteria can make fruit ripen more slowly – potentially saving a lot of …
History of Homicide Database
A database of homicides in Europe since the year 1200 may help explain extremely long-term trends.
Octopus Supermom
A deep-sea octopus sits on her eggs for four and a half years - possibly without eating.
Feeding Neurons
Scientists have accidentally stumbled upon specific brain cells that turn feeding behavior on and …
Podcast for 1 August 2014
LESSONS FROM THE DEAD (Encore Presentation) - Scientists attempt to bring back an extinct frog. …
See-Through Organisms
Scientists have developed a technique to make tissues see-through.
Squishy Robots
Materials that can go from firm to squishy and back could make robots more versatile.
Transgenerational Obesity
Did now-banned pesticides contribute to the obesity epidemic across generations?
Gene Drives
Genetic modifications in the wild could limit the impact of pest species.
Predicting Preterm Labor
A urine test may predict premature labor and other pregnancy complications.