Robotic Microsurgery
Precise, minimally invasive robotic surgery could improve outcomes for cochlear implant patients.
Skype
Neanderthal Dental Plaque
Dental plaque from ancient Neanderthals reveals that they used herbal remedies.
Avian Athletes
Scientists are learning from birds’ amazing metabolisms to help human athletes perform better on the …
Bee Ball
Scientists teach bees how to move a tiny ball to test their cognitive abilities.
Hawkmoth Flight
Insects called hawkmoths eat enormous amounts of sugar, but they don’t use it all for energy.
Talk Pedometer
“Talk pedometers” measure how many words children hear throughout the day in the home.
The Body’s Sense of Taste
Taste receptors are actually located all over the body, not just in the mouth.
Endangered Crow Calls
What happens to the calls of an endangered bird species when its only remaining members live in …
Indoor Myopia Explained
Qualities of indoor lighting may lead to nearsightedness.
Road Birds
Playing birdsongs near roads can entice birds to repopulate abandoned habitat.
Germy Fabrics
Objects like blankets and stuffed animals can theoretically spread illnesses, but it’s unlikely.