Global Ocean Map
A new global map of human threats to the oceans reveals that few waters remain untouched.
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Sandy Spiders
Researchers discover how a spider renders itself nearly invisible using a coat of sand.
Genetics Roundup
Researchers develop an effective new method for inserting genes into cells.
Fungal Sex
The origins of the male Y chromosome may be revealed in a primitive fungus.
Sperm Quality Control
New research suggests how defective sperm are tagged for destruction.
Pain Roundup
Researchers derail chronic pain by targeting pain receptors in the spine.
Tectonics Slowdown
Some researchers think plate tectonics may have come to a stop at different times in the past.
Health Quartet
Researchers identify four health habits that correlate with a longer lifespan.
World’s Darkest Material
Scientists have invented a material three times darker than the previous world record.
Memory Roundup
Our memory is closely linked to our imagination; and daytime naps help us remember what we learn.