Weather Bombs
Storm-induced seismic waves may help scientists see Earth’s interior.
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Fungi Battery Recycling
Developing fungi that help to recycle old batteries.
Tree Ring Clocks
Spikes in radiation caused by historic solar flares could help archaeologists precisely date ancient …
Pollution Busting Houseplants
Which houseplants are best for filtering out air borne toxins?
Car Emissions
Gasoline-powered cars run cleaner than ever, but still belch toxins when they start.
From Prairies to Corn
Market forces have recently converted large areas of sensitive North American prairies to cropland.
Living Fossil Squirrel
Scientists search for an arboreal African rodent that’s changed little in over thirty million years.
Easy Rider Horse Gene
DNA analysis reveals the origin of horses with an odd gait and a smooth ride.
Cardinals vs. West Nile Virus
Northern cardinals may help protect people from West Nile Virus.
Sunflowers in Motion
Sunflowers have an internal clock to guide their growth.
Smoke Resistance
A random mutation allowed our ancestors to stay relatively healthy despite exposure to toxic …
Slow Motion Bias
Slow motion videos of violent encounters bias our interpretation of the events.