Tumor-Shrinking Drug
Scientists are testing a drug that shrinks a wide variety of cancerous tumors.
Sugar-Free Carnivores
Each group of carnivores has a different set of genetic mutations that has knocked out its sweet tooth.
Antibiotics and Asthma
Taking antibiotics early in life can lead to asthma, according to a study in mice.
Comet Harpoon
NASA scientists are testing a harpoon that could bring back samples from comets.
Light Circuits
Researchers are designing faster, smaller circuits that use light instead of electricity.
Monkey Miscarriages
Wild gelada monkeys spontaneously abort pregnancies when a new male takes over the group.
Comet Harpoon
NASA scientists are testing a harpoon that could bring back samples from comets.
New Health Roundup
People whose blood pressure is different in each arm could be at greater risk for vascular disease.
Sex, Flies & Alcohol
Sex-deprived male fruit flies consume more alcohol than sexually satisfied flies.
Blowing Away Germs
A listener asks if opening all the windows will spread cold and flu germs around.
Naked Mole Rat Brains
Researchers have figured out why naked mole rats are resistant to stroke.
Australian Extinction
Human hunters drove Australia’s largest animals to extinction around 40,000 years ago.
Transplant Roundup
Proteins made from cow collagen could help protect aging gums.
Navigating With Smartphones
A combination of smartphones, GPS and radar could help the blind navigate the cities of the future.
Other Blood Types
New research adds 2 more rare blood type systems to a surprisingly long list.
Mass Incarceration
Federal surveys of unemployment and high school drop-out rates don’t take into account the growing prison population.
Heart Hormones & Fat
Hormones released by the heart may help burn fat.
Chemical Roundup
Though illegal, the drug LSD may be effective against alcoholism.
Extremely Tiny Horses
Ancient horses shrank when global temperatures rose.
Cellular Quality Control
A newly discovered protein regulates the quality of our DNA.
Ethics & Social Class
The higher your socioeconomic status, the more prone you may be to unethical behavior.
Egg-Producing Stem Cells
Contrary to popular belief, women can produce new egg cells in adulthood.