Trampled Grass
Breeding plants resistant to being trampled for Army training sites
Black Hole Food
What happens to all the mass that a black hole collects? (Ripped into elementary particles and used …
Talking With Fat
Nerve cells and fat cells communicate with each other about burning and storing energy.
Passive Ultrasound
Taking ultrasound by detecting the weak sound waves generated naturally by objects
Secondhand Smoke
Is it better to breathe secondhand smoke through your mouth or nose? (No difference)
Flat Universe
Results from the DASI telescope at the South Pole confirm that the universe is flat.
Neutralizing Asbestos
A chemical in clove can be used to neutralize the fibers in asbestos.
Good Vibrations
Standing on a vibrating platform for 10 minutes a day can build stronger bones.
Analysis Beads
Tiny beads can be marked with flurescents and tagged with antibodies to test for hundreds of …
Soil Genome
By capturing DNA from soil and growing it in e. coli, scientists can find new antibiotics without …
Sea Turtle Swimming
Sea turtles navigate their migration by the Earth's magnetic field
Mars Minerals
Identifying the types of rocks and minerals are on Mars can tell scientists whether water was ever …