Quake Side Effects
The earthquake that caused the Southeast Asian tsunami changed the shape of the Earth
Sounds of Titan
Sounds from Saturn's largest moon, Titan, recorded by the Huygens probe from Cassini
Internet Roundup
Looking at power lines to deliver data, and getting medical info online might worsen a patient's …
Fever Chills
Why do you get chills when you have a fever? (Infection raises inner thermostat.)
Hoarding
Damage to one part of the brain results in indiscriminate hoarding behavior.
Body Temperature
Why do we get hot even if the temperature isn't quite 98.6? (We generate our own heat and it's …
Tsunami Barriers
Loss of mangroves and coral reefs probably made the December 26 Asian tsunami worse.
Imaginary Friends Roundup
Having imaginary friends can be good for kids, and experiences can affect how we perceive smells.
Transparent Transistors
A new transparent material that can be used to make transistors in computer displays
Poverty & Heart Disease
Socioeconomic status is linked to health, with poorer people being in poorer health.
Bacterial Sonar
Bacteria detect nearby cells and only attack if there's potential to do damage.
Quiet Snowmobiles
Engineering an electric snowmobile that's quieter and less polluting