Virtual Reality for Spiders
Virtual reality helps researchers study animal behavior and learning.
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AI Psychologists
Can computer programs help people feel more comfortable sharing their personal problems?
Plankton Eyeball
Scientists take a close look at a single-celled organism with a complex eye
Rose Scents
When it comes to their scent, not all roses are created equal. Now researchers have identified the …
Seahorse Tails
The seahorse’s unique tail structure is inspiring mechanical engineers.
The Trouble with R
The letter “R” is one of the hardest sounds we learn to pronounce; now scientists think they’ve …
Animal Oceanographers
While going about their daily routines, marine animals outfitted with sensors can collect data on …
Tracking Ocean Animals
Aquatic animal tracking via satellite telemetry leads to surprising discoveries about long-distance …
Historical Speech Acoustics
How did historical leaders once address crowds of thousands, unaided by modern amplification?
Coffee, Tea & Climate Change
Coffee, tea, and cocoa are just some of the crops that could be affected by rising carbon dioxide …
Bug vs. Bug
Benign gut bacteria may provide a novel response to antibiotic-resistant pathogens.
Prairie Chickens & Wind Farms
Researchers look into whether the sounds produced by wind farms disturb some imperiled birds.