Birth Year & Obesity
Scientists find that the most well-known genetic marker for human obesity had no effect before the …
Polar Bear Genetics
Melting sea ice is has resulted in a recent northward shift in polar bear genes.
Flexible Neural Implants
A flexible neural implant could restore function to damaged spinal cords.
Naming Mercury’s Craters
Planetary geologists provide the public with a chance to name five craters on Mercury.
Blowing Away Germs
A listener asks if opening all the windows will spread cold and flu germs around.
Penguins & Climate Change
Comparing the evolutionary histories of Antarctica’s penguin species may predict how they’ll respond …
Cold Viruses vs. Cancer
Scientists hope to design viruses that fight cancer.
Light-Boned Modern Humans
Are modern humans’ light bones the result of couch-potato culture?
E-Readers & Sleep
Curling up at night with an e-book might disturb your sleep.
2014 Science Breakthrough of the Year: Rosetta Spacecraft
Announcing the 2014 Science Breakthrough of the Year!
Science Breakthroughs of 2014: Neuromorphic Chips
2014 Science Breakthroughs of the Year: Can computers think more like people do?
Science Breakthroughs of 2014: Beta Cells
2014 Science Breakthroughs of the Year: Fighting diabetes with stem cells.