Earth Genome
Scientists set out to sequence the genome of every species on Earth.
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Greener Biofuels
For biofuel makers, the new tax law makes lowering CO2 emissions profitable.
Camping Improves Sleep
More time spent outdoors resets circadian rhythms to help us get a full night’s sleep.
Atomic Tweezers
Optical tweezers let scientists combine single atoms into molecules.
Language Genetics
Genes may influence the ability to tell certain consonants apart and may play a role in the …
Sizing Up Dogs II
A listener asks whether it's true that large dogs don't live as long as small dogs.
Bowhead Whale Songs
The songs of Arctic bowhead whales are constantly changing.
Race Car Conflict
Researchers learn about aggression and conflict by watching Formula One races.
Tooth Sensor
Researchers develop a tiny electronic biosensor to monitor mouth chemistry.
Earwig Origami
Engineers are learning new folding tricks by studying earwig wings.