Clean Air Act Success
Samples from Greenland's ice cores suggest that the U.S. Clean Air Act has helped curtail acid rain.
Pepper Origins
Researchers trace the origins of pepper domestication to central Mexico.
Autism Videos
Home videos could be a tool for lowering the age of autism diagnosis.
Baja Spiders
Scientists discover new insects and spiders on an expedition to a little-known area of Baja, …
Urban Dolphins
California's coastal bottlenose dolphins harbor contaminants in their blubber.
Triclosan & Staph
Triclosan, a common antibacterial agent in household products, may actually promote the growth of …
Glucose & Aggression
A new study suggests it might be a bad idea to argue with your spouse when you’re hungry.
Phylochip
A computer chip can test for a wide variety of microbes in the environment.
Robo-Clam
The Atlantic razor clam, famous for its digging prowess, is a model for potentially useful robots.
GPS Weather Jets
GPS devices on commercial flights could predict hurricanes.
Deep Diving Whales
Beaked whales set the record for the deepest and longest dives of any marine mammals.