Pollution-Tolerant Fish
The Atlantic killifish has evolved the ability to survive in toxic waters.
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Sitting Close to the TV
A Science Update listener asks if sitting too close to the television can hurt your eyes.
Supercharged Carbon Fixing
Scientists demonstrate a new process for harvesting and utilizing carbon dioxide.
24-Hour Colds
Why you sometimes feel a cold coming on, only to have the symptoms disappear the very next day.
Similar Snowflakes
A listener asks: Why do snowflakes appear so similar to each other?
Star Distance
Astronomers calculate the distance to the furthest stars by comparing them to stars they know.
Microgrippers
Tiny, untethered microgrippers could track down and retrieve hard-to-reach tissue samples.
Gifted & Overlooked
New research shows that gifted and talented programs overlook qualified black and Hispanic kids.
Older Minds
The poorly focused mind may hold advantages in some kinds of problem-solving.
Genome Analysis
Scientists strive to mine meaningful information out of an avalanche of genetic data.