Space Names Roundup
Pluto may have lost its status as a planet, but it's inspired a whole new category for planetoids.
Toad Tongues
The toad's super-fast tongue is inspiring the design of new medical and industrial technologies.
Asteroid Deflection
A new research center will look for ways to deflect incoming asteroids.
Supernova Sighting
Scientists have witnessed the beginning of a supernova, or exploding star, for the first time.
Podcast
COMPUTERS & BIOLOGY: Both bacteria and beetles promise to speed up computing, a computer game …
Frog Eggs
Hourglass tree frogs from Central America lay their eggs in unexpected places.
Bacterial Computing
Bacteria may be the backbone of some future supercomputers.
Photonic Beetle
A Brazilian beetle provides a model for optical computer components.
Frog Legs
Scientists estimate that the global trade in frog legs is worth about 50 million dollars per year.
Math Roundup
A large international study suggests that girls only lag behind boys in math achievement in cultures …