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PSYCHOLOGY: Why listening to half of a cell phone conversation is so distracting, how we choose …
Energy Roundup
A new nano-coating for thermoelectric materials could make generating electricity from heat much …
24-Hour Colds
Why you sometimes feel a cold coming on, only to have the symptoms disappear the next day.
Androgynous Snails
Females of one species of marine snail conceal their gender to avoid excessive mating.
Teamwork Roundup
Just because a group has the smartest people doesn't mean it makes the smartest decisions.
Rail-Space Launcher
Giving spacecraft a running start on a long rail may significantly reduce launch costs.
Beer Science Roundup
Brewing beer is an art, but a new beer analysis project could make it more of a science.
One-Sided Conversations
Overhearing one end of a cell phone conversation may distract you in ways that a two-way …
ADHD Genetics
Researchers have identified several genetic and environmental factors that may contribute to …
White Clouds
If water droplets are clear, why do the clouds that form from them appear white?