Two Kidneys
Why do we have two kidney but only one liver? (Evolved bilateral symmetry, and kidneys are less …
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CD Testing
Miniaturizing a common biochemical test and putting it on a CD makes it fast and cheap.
Surgery Roundup
A new surgical technique goes in through the stomach and leaves no scars, and functioning kidneys …
Amorphous Steel
Non-magnetic steel that has the structure of glass is strong, lightweight, and corrosion resistant.
Cough Medicine
The ingredients in cough syrups don't help children stop coughing.
Alien Species
Releasing tropical saltwater pet fish into the wrong ocean disrupts coral reefs, and a new USDA …
Genetics and Stress
A gene for a brain receptor can make people more or less vulnerable to stress.
Fungus Roundup
Adding fungi to soil helps plants grow better, and a good fungus protects cacao trees from a bad …
Cocaine-Blocking Virus
A virus engineered with antibodies to cocaine gives rats a temporary resistance to the drug's …
Dog Seizure Alert
A survey of families whose dogs can anticipate seizures in their epileptic children .