Smart Bird Feeding
New research reveals that careless bird feeding can harm native species.
Bombardier Beetle Engineering
The secret behind a beetle’s ability to shoot rapid pulses of high temperature toxins.
Chimp & See
A new citizen science project needs volunteers to watch video clips of wild chimpanzees and record their behavior.
High Capacity Tape Storage
With demands for data storage growing exponentially, companies keep pace with a 20th century technology.
Sustainable Seafood
Retailers are looking to the developing world to meet the growing demand for sustainable seafood.
Predator-Sensing Algae
Unicellular plankton turn toxic when they sniff nearby predators.
Alcohol & the Adolescent Brain
Heavy drinking before the age of 25 may lead to lasting changes in parts of the brain critical for memory and learning.
Hubble’s 25th Birthday
The Hubble Space Telescope has expanded our knowledge of the universe by leaps and bounds in just 25 years.
Brain Stimulation & Creativity
Stimulating the brain with mild electrical current may enhance creativity and treat depression.
Vitamin Supplement Risks
Research shows that vitamin pills are no replacement for vitamins in healthful food, and taking too many supplements can even have health risks.
Race & School Discipline
Do African American students get labeled as troublemakers more quickly than other students do?
Disaster Science
How can scientists better prepare for natural and man-made disasters?
Dogs & People
Eye contact between dogs and their owners can increase levels of the hormone oxytocin, known for its important role in human bonding.
Gut Microbe Diversity
Disease-stopping hygiene practices may also slow the spread of helpful microbes.
Deepwater Horizon Animals
How are animals coping 5 years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico?
MESSENGER’s last messages
Before crashing into Mercury’s surface, the MESSENGER spacecraft will capture high-resolution images and other data.
Hearing Vest
A vibrating vest may let people perceive speech through their skin.
Mountain Gorilla Genome
The genome of the critically endangered mountain gorilla provides clues to its genetic past as well as its prospects for future survival.
Targeting Glycans
Understanding cells’ sugar coating could drive the development of new drugs and therapies.
Cat Brain Parasites
Probing the effects of a cat-borne parasite on the brains of its victims.
Anorexia & Hunger
The brains of people with anorexia don’t connect the feeling of hunger with reward.