Iron Beads from Space
Ancient Egyptians fashioned beads out of iron from meteorites.
Science Update
Cooking Sprays
How can companies claim that cooking sprays are “fat-free” if the first ingredient is oil?
Preschoolers & Choice
Giving preschoolers a choice whether or not to share may encourage future generosity.
Gluten-Free Foods
Gluten-free diets are all the rage, but only a small portion of the population is truly sensitive to …
Yucky Medicines
Scientists are trying to learn how to make bitter medicines taste better, especially to kids.
Seal Bombs
Underwater explosions scare sea lions away from commercial fishing operations. But the noise could …
Metal in Microwaves
If metal isn't supposed to go in microwave ovens, why do some of them have metal racks?
Bug Soup
Mashed-up mixtures of bugs may be a useful indicator of changes in biodiversity.
Grapefruit & Medications
Grapefruit can interact in potentially dangerous ways with a variety of prescription medications.
Computer Joke Generator
A computer program tells jokes, some of which are judged both original and funny.
Food Reward Circuit
A molecule in the gut controls the brain's response to food, and its absence could lead to …
3-D Underwater Microscope
Scientists are testing a new 3-D underwater microscope to study tiny marine predators.