DNA Music Roundup
DNA is more than just an instruction manual for life. In fact, genes may actually function more like …
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Mysteries of nature: Why do some leaves turn red in the fall? Global warming and the future of …
Autumn Color
Fall colors come in several shades. But why the different colors?
Shaved Hair
A listener asks: If you shave, does hair really grow back thicker and darker than before?
Bus Schedule Math
Engineers have developed a mathematical algorithm for optimizing bus schedules.
Future River Flow
Climate change may alter how rivers flow in the future, and man-made dams could make things worse.
Human Psychology Roundup
If you want to increase your mental powers, turn off the T.V. and start up a conversation.
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A snail hides in plain sight. A high-speed continental collision. And what fossils tell us about …
Hot Extinctions
Warmer temperatures have consistently preceded more extinctions throughout Earth's history.
Snail Camouflage
A sneaky snail evades predators by creating a unique form of organic camouflage.
Himalayan Collision
A high-speed continental cataclysm formed the Himalayas 50 million years ago.