Hardy Ancient Microbes
What helped certain kinds of bacteria survive through the ages and eventually thrive in hospitals?
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Dinosaur Proteins
Ancient dinosaur proteins could reveal how the Mesozoic creatures dealt with high carbon dioxide …
Peak Randomness
Mathematically random behavior in humans peaks at the quarter-century mark.
Memorable Smells
How does our brain associate certain smells with vivid memories?
Long-Lasting Sunscreen
It’s annoying to have to reapply sunscreens throughout the day, and researchers are working on …
Historical Smell Mismatch
The mismatch between the smells in the environment we evolved in and the one we live in today could …
Telomeres & Heart Disease
Medical researchers make strides in fighting a widespread heart condition.
Mobile Plastic Fuel
Mobile power reactors could turn plastic garbage into gasoline and diesel fuel.
Antibiotics vs. Bees
Antibiotics used to treat foulbrood in honeybee hives could be contributing to the decline of …
Importance of Smell
Losing the sense of smell can have unexpected consequences.
Contagious Parrot Laughter
Rare New Zealand parrots start playing spontaneously when they hear certain calls.
Full Body PET Scanner
A full-body PET scanner could help medical researchers understand how different body systems …