Anti-Aphrodisiac
A chemical that repels the opposite sex could be used to help control a common crop pest without the …
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Neanderthal Legs
Scientists have figured out how Neanderthals got by with short legs.
Alcohol & Infection
Lab studies show how alcohol inhibits the immune system's response to an infection.
Mirage Cloaking
A new technique creates a “mirage effect” underwater, making objects seemingly vanish.
Ocean Bacteria Communication
Changes in chemical signaling among ocean bacteria may be impacting the global climate.
Nanotube Muscles
Improved artificial muscle fibers can twist at high speeds while carrying heavy loads.
Pre-Empting Allergies
A new treatment may block specific allergies without disrupting other immune functions.
The E. Coli Code
Scientists have created a secret fluorescent code by inserting jellyfish genes into E. coli …
Anti-Magnets
Scientists have designed a theoretical anti-magnet. If it works in practice, it could have profound …
Breath Toxin Detector
Advances in technology have made it possible to develop a hand-held breath test for a wide range of …
Aquarium Fish Aggression
Bigger tanks and richer environments reduce aggression in popular pet fish.
Woolly Mammoth Blood
A replica of woolly mammoth blood protein may lead to treatments for hypothermia and improvements in …