E-Book Roundup
Electronic paper could bring video to newspapers and magazines.
French Smoking
French men are giving up cigarettes, but French women are smoking more.
Persian Gulf Civilization
Today's Persian Gulf may cover the site of advanced Stone Age civilizations.
Ironing Out Infections
Some organisms are better at fighting staph infections than others.
Podcast
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Lightning Bug Roundup
Fireflies could help doctors deliver the right dose of heparin to prevent blood clots.
Birthdate Depression
Being born in the winter could affect your biological clock – and your personality – …
Crusty Microbes
A diversity of microorganisms lives in the hot rocks deep beneath the ocean floor.
Visual Illusion
People with more brain space devoted to vision are less easily fooled by an optical illusion.
Biodiversity & Health
Losing plant and animal species promotes the spread of some human diseases.
Depression & Cleanliness Roundup
Modern sanitation may result in higher rates of inflammation and depression.