Sperm Whale Messages
The click-like sounds made by deep-diving sperm whales carry personally identifying information.
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Microalgae Digest Themselves
Plankton extend their survival by digesting their own internal constituents when nutrients become …
Sleeping Penguins
Just because they’re sleeping doesn’t mean penguins let down their guard.
Metal in Microwaves
If metal isn’t supposed to go in microwave ovens, why do some of them have metal racks?
Treating Brain Injuries
Researchers are testing a new way to transport therapeutic drugs to the site of traumatic brain …
Better Shampoo Bottles
Materials scientists develop a way to easily remove excess shampoo, conditioner, and laundry …
Fear of Gluten
Gluten-free diets are all the rage, but only a small percentage of the population is truly sensitive …
Birds, Litter, & Novelty
How do crows and other birds calculate the risks and benefits of human-dominated urban environments?
Googling Chicken Pox
Internet search engines can help predict disease outbreaks.
Mars Tsunamis
Ancient seismic sea waves on Mars left a lasting record, and insights into how life could have …