Young Mouse, Old Mouse
Scientists use blood from young animals to restore the function of damaged tissue in older animals.
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27 Club Myth
Statisticians test whether famous musicians are really more likely to die at age 27.
Pepper Origins
Researchers trace the origins of pepper domestication to central Mexico.
Glucose & Aggression
A new study suggests it might be a bad idea to argue with your spouse when you’re hungry.
Endangered Voices
Digital technology and social media are helping save endangered languages.
Boosting Photosynthesis
Researchers are trying to boost the efficiency of photosynthesis in crops like soybeans, rice and …
Music in the Brain
Brain differences explain why not everyone has an ear for music.
Fiction & Social Perception
Reading literary fiction, more so than other types of books, improves performance at gauging others' …
Storm Cloud Life
A world of bacterial life inhabits storm clouds high in the atmosphere.
Dung Beetle Navigation
Dung beetles use the Milky Way to roll their dung balls in a straight line.