Aging in Youth
Researchers look for harbingers of old age in thirty-somethings.
My Virtual Dream
A neuroscientist crowd-sources brainwave data at musical events for her research.
Sailing Spiders
Researchers discover that spiders can navigate bodies of water by holding up their legs as sails.
Rose Scents
When it comes to their scent, not all roses are created equal. Now researchers have identified the gene responsible for how fragrant a flower will be.
Seahorse Tails
The seahorse’s unique tail structure is inspiring mechanical engineers.
Brains & Bacteria
Growing evidence that populations of gut microbes may affect our brains.
Wolves & Monkeys
An unusual relationship has formed between Ethiopian wolves and gelada baboons.
Reversing Addiction
Could a drug erase the memories that keep addicts coming back for more?
Parrot Mimicry Circuit
A newly discovered brain structure in parrots hints at new mechanisms in brain evolution.
Frog Hibernation
Hibernation is the key to getting an endangered frog species to breed in captivity.
Distressed Aquifers
Earth’s backup freshwater supplies are in peril, according to satellite images.
Bacterial Clocks
Splicing internal clock genes from one species of bacteria into another could lead to a novel way of delivering drugs at specific times of day.
The Trouble with R
The letter “R” is one of the hardest sounds we learn to pronounce; now scientists think they’ve identified what makes it so tricky.
Tissue Regeneration
A single drug may help regenerate lost or damaged tissue.
Human-Induced Earthquakes
What’s behind the sudden surge in earthquakes in the middle of the United States?
Wi-Fi Power
New microelectronic devices may get their energy through Wi-Fi signals.
Animal Oceanographers
While going about their daily routines, marine animals outfitted with sensors can collect data on ocean conditions in places that would be dangerous …
Tracking Ocean Animals
Aquatic animal tracking via satellite telemetry leads to surprising discoveries about long-distance migratory behavior.
Insomnia Therapy
For people who can’t sleep, cognitive behavioral therapy could be an effective alternative to drugs.
Counting Crows
Crows display impressive math prowess, using brain regions entirely different from those of mammals.
Historical Speech Acoustics
How did historical leaders once address crowds of thousands, unaided by modern amplification?
Alarm Call Mimics
A tiny Australian bird sets off false alarms to fool predators.