The DNA Eaters
A group of microscopic animals get 10% of their active genes by eating the DNA of other species.
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Rescuing Eggs
A substance called putrescine has the potential to boost fertility in women over 40.
Scotch Tape Grabber
Scotch tape may have a new job as a key component of smart gripping materials.
Bird Passwords
An Australian bird thwarts nest invaders by requiring its young to sing a secret call to get fed.
Ice Melt & Ice Age
A meltdown of Arctic ice may have triggered the last deep freeze in the Northern Hemisphere.
Blind Mole Rats
The blind mole rat, like its distant cousin the naked mole rat, never gets cancer.
Snake Venom Painkiller
Scientists have isolated a potent painkiller from the venom of the deadly black mamba snake.
Lupus vs. Cancer
Lupus antibodies may become an unlikely ally against cancer.
Stingy Kids
Children, like adults, act more generous when they’re being watched.
Listening to Football Helmets
Measuring the acoustical signatures of colliding football helmets could help improve helmet safety.
Digitizing Ancient Texts
Sophisticated computer imaging may help decode the world's oldest un-deciphered written language.