| November 2, 2018 |
Robot Gaze Aversion
- Humans relate better to robots that avert their eyes at well-chosen moments.
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| November 1, 2018 |
Bombardier Beetle Buddies
- Do bombardier beetles that stay together, spray together?
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| October 31, 2018 |
Seeking Out Fear
- The science of human fear is much more complex than is commonly thought.
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| October 30, 2018 |
The Lyrebird’s Dance
- The superb lyrebird of Australia combines its songs with specific dance moves to create an elaborate courtship ritual.
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| October 29, 2018 |
Creative Dreaming
- Dreams can be a rich source of creative ideas.
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| October 26, 2018 |
Sea Hare Ink
- Sea hares defend themselves from predators with colorful ink.
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| October 25, 2018 |
Yo-Yo Dieting
- A closer look at the effects of yo-yo dieting.
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| October 24, 2018 |
Dad’s Exercise
- Dads’ exercise habits may affect the health of their offspring.
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| October 23, 2018 |
Dog Vocabulary
- How much human language does your dog really understand?
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| October 22, 2018 |
Virtual Reality & Empathy
- Virtual reality experiences could boost empathy.
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| October 19, 2018 |
Spreading Viruses
- Viruses spread from room to room much more quickly than you might think.
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| October 18, 2018 |
Kangaroos in Trees
- Tree kangaroos hop up trees instead of swinging through them like monkeys.
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| October 17, 2018 |
Chewing Gum Myth
- Does it really take seven years to digest chewing gum?
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| September 12, 2018 |
Flightless Genes
- Researchers identify genetic factors that grounded a species of birds whose relatives all can fly.
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| September 6, 2018 |
Cooling Wetlands
- Marshes could help cool off increasingly hot summer conditions.
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| September 5, 2018 |
Plant Fragrance Switch
- Coaxing plants into producing some fresh-smelling medicinals.
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| September 4, 2018 |
Science Explains Tortoise vs. Hare
- The metaphor of the Tortoise and the Hare can be applied to the speed of life of animals of all sizes, according to new research.
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| September 3, 2018 |
Arctic Greening
- 30 years of satellite data confirms that the Arctic is greening.
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| August 31, 2018 |
Marmoset Baby Talk
- A study suggests baby marmosets’ calls change as they grow up - questioning more than 50 years of conventional wisdom about primate vocalizations.
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| August 30, 2018 |
Sleep Deprivation and Muscle Loss
- Sleep deprivation can boost fat cell production and reduce muscle mass.
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| August 29, 2018 |
Anti-Vaccine Cyberbots
- Russian cyberbots are spreading vaccine disinformation.
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| August 28, 2018 |
Queen Bees
- The diet of baby bee larvae activates genes that turn some into workers and others into queens.
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| August 27, 2018 |
Social Robots & Autism
- Robots help children with autism develop social skills at home
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| August 24, 2018 |
Seed-Inspired Material
- A tiny seed inspires an engineer to design tough new materials.
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| August 23, 2018 |
Fireball Sounds
- Seismologists track a fireball by its sound.
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| August 22, 2018 |
Gut Microbes & Universal Blood
- Can gut bacteria enzymes make everyone a universal blood donor?
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| August 21, 2018 |
Fast-Living Fish
- An animal that grows up, reproduces and dies of old age in just a few weeks.
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| August 20, 2018 |
Cancer-Resistant Elephants
- Researchers discover the genetic basis for elephants’ resistance to cancer.
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| August 17, 2018 |
3D Sound Synthesizer
- A software program calculates the sounds made by animated objects.
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| August 16, 2018 |
Robot Peer Pressure
- Can robots exert peer pressure, influencing people’s decisions?
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| August 15, 2018 |
Nurse Inventors
- A nurse works to inspire others in the profession to try their hand at inventing.
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| August 14, 2018 |
Alcohol-Resistant Microbe
- A disease-causing microbe is becoming resistant to alcohol hand sanitizer.
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| August 13, 2018 |
Edible Crickets & Gut Health
- Edible crickets could improve gut health.
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| August 10, 2018 |
DNA in Amber
- Could scientists really get dinosaur DNA from insects preserved in amber?
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| August 9, 2018 |
Bioengineered Lungs
- Scientists successfully grow and transplant bioengineered lungs into pigs.
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| August 8, 2018 |
Seeing AI
- A powerful mobile phone app helps blind users see the world.
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| August 7, 2018 |
Soft Deep-Sea Robots
- Engineering customized robots to safely study the animals of the deep sea.
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| August 6, 2018 |
Birdsong Dreams
- Researchers have discovered that when songbirds dream, the vocal muscles they use for singing become active.
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| August 3, 2018 |
Birds & Alligators
- Though mortal enemies, alligators and water birds team up against raccoons in the Florida Everglades.
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| August 2, 2018 |
Religion & Prosperity
- Why do secular societies tend to be more prosperous?
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| August 1, 2018 |
Color Blind Glasses
- New eyeglasses can reduce color blindness.
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| July 31, 2018 |
Prettier Produce
- With the help of gene editing, fruits and vegetables may soon become prettier and more delicious.
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| July 30, 2018 |
Bees & Elephants
- Bee alarm pheromones act as an effective elephant repellent.
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| July 27, 2018 |
Hot Flashes
- Scientists explore the brain cells responsible for hot flashes.
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| July 26, 2018 |
Polluted Parks
- National Parks may harbor smog along with their forests and wildlife.
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| July 25, 2018 |
Dogs & Human Emotions
- Our shared history has shaped how dogs respond to our emotions
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| July 24, 2018 |
The Meghalayan Age
- Geologists designate a new age for modern times.
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| July 23, 2018 |
Horse Snorts
- Horses snort when they’re content.
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| July 20, 2018 |
Smart Houseplants
- Could genetically engineered houseplants protect our homes?
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| July 19, 2018 |
Resilient Salamanders
- New research shows that salamanders are more adaptable to warming temperatures than was thought.
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