The E. Coli Code
Scientists have created a secret fluorescent code by inserting jellyfish genes into E. coli …
Anti-Magnets
Scientists have designed a theoretical anti-magnet. If it works in practice, it could have profound …
Breath Toxin Detector
Advances in technology have made it possible to develop a hand-held breath test for a wide range of …
Mercury’s Make-up
The MESSENGER spacecraft is revealing new details about the tiny planet’s chemical composition.
Podcast for 21 October 2011
PREVENTIVE HEALTH - Vitamin D and ethnicity, a breath test for toxins, drinking and the immune …
Aquarium Fish Aggression
Bigger tanks and richer environments reduce aggression in popular pet fish.
Woolly Mammoth Blood
A replica of woolly mammoth blood protein may lead to treatments for hypothermia and improvements in …
Tooth Regeneration
A new technique can reverse early tooth decay without drilling.
Slick Pitcher Plants
The specialized leaves of carnivorous pitcher plants are inspiring the next generation of …
Measuring Pain
Researchers have developed a way to measure pain in the brain.
Environment Roundup
There's good news about both sea turtles and solar energy.
Kids & Marshmallows Revisited
An update on a landmark experiment probes the neurological roots of delayed gratification.