Science Update

Turkey Skin Sensor

January 27, 2014

A new chemical sensor was inspired by turkey skin's color changing properties.

January 24, 2014

According to a long-term study, the suburbs may actually be good for bird diversity.

January 23, 2014

A Florida college dormitory recycles its water.

January 22, 2014

Trees described by Henry David Thoreau in Walden are adapting to
earlier spring thaws, but face …

January 21, 2014

Observing a single traumatic event can alter the brain of a mouse.

January 20, 2014

The exploitation of natural resources in the Arctic due to melting sea ice has consequences for …

January 17, 2014

The brain chemical serotonin may play a role in binge eating disorder.

January 16, 2014

Hibernation is the key to getting an endangered frog species to breed in captivity.

January 15, 2014

A sprig of eighteen flowers has been preserved in amber for 100 million years.

January 14, 2014

A light-activated glue could improve heart surgery.

January 13, 2014

A tobacco-eating caterpillar creates the equivalent of smoker's breath to scare off predators.